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Summary: Loving this book
Review: I am in the 7th chapter of this book and am having a hard time putting it down.
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Summary: I was disappointed with this book
Review: Dr. Dobson spent too much time on his soapbox rather than giving advice about how to raise boys. It is fine to provide facts to back up your advice but I felt Dr. Dobson went overboard and presented less useful advice than I would have hoped. I consider myself a moderate to conservative person and my views on family issues tend to be conservative, so I did agree with many of Dr. Dobson's points, but some of his views struck me as hypocritical. For example, he blames Miramax movies (owned by Disney, a common target of conservatives) for causing violent shootings but says guns are in no way to blame. So, it is okay to rely on parents to teach their children about guns and keep guns out of their hands but it is not okay to rely on parents to monitor what movies their children watch? Also, he often mentions the harm caused by alcohol and illegal drugs but I don't once remember him mentioning teenage smoking as being a problem. He goes so far as to say marajuana could cause defects in a woman's eggs but does not mention the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke. I am not condoning the use of marajuana, but I am sure more unborn babies and children are adversly affected by cigarette smoking. The education and advancement of women really seems to bother Dr. Dobson. I am not a feminist and do not support groups like NOW, yet I am thankful that I was not born twenty years earlier or I would likely not have earned a graduate degree and had a rewarding career for several years before choosing to be a stay at home mom when my first child was born. Yet to read this book you would think that motivated women are the only cause for the moral decay in this country. Yes, there are too many mothers putting work ahead of children (as well as fathers) but there are also a lot of men who do not respect a woman who chooses to be a homemaker, and that is not a new problem. Men can be materialistic and greedy, too, and I don't think feminists are the ones who made them that way.I would not recommend this book if you are looking for parenting advice, but if you are conservative and looking for a Rush Limbaugh type book on family values you will probably like this book. It is definitely not a book a liberal would enjoy. Maybe I just did not like Dr. Dobson's writing style because even though I agree with him on many issues I often found this book to be annoying.
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Summary: ON THE $ !!!!
Review: Outstanding perspective on what is going on today with the affects of the culture on our children. Should be required reading for every father. Wives enjoy this perspective as well (mine did) as it explains issues and fixes for husbands raised over the past 30 years and how we got where we are. Nice job Dr. Dobson !!
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Summary: It's about Time Someone Told the Truth!
Review: First of all, to those who wrote reviews and rated this a one star - it doesn't surprise me. These tend to be the leftist hate mongers who don't espouse any kind of Christian, moral views desparatedly needed in this country again. This book hits the nail on the head about how the feminist movement has turned our society upside down on the roles of men and women. I feel for those who don't have any religious beliefs - they're simply going down the road blindly thinking that they're simply too intelligent to believe in God. Their loss in the end. Buy this book! It'll help illuminate the desparate need parents have for raising boys properly.
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Summary: Pertinent Information for the Twenty-First Century
Review: Dr. Dobson, who clearly has an understanding of the Bible and the Word of God, shares pertinent information that is a must-read for all fathers. In today's age, we often wonder what is happening to our children. Why are our children acting out, taking violence into their own hands as a means to solving their problems? I see kids and young men today, who are totally confused about their identity. They are searching to fit in, and often stand out, in a society that says anything goes. Many boys and men today are unsure about themselves and their purpose in life. Our children need role models who will consistently teach them moral and true values: all the things our present society wants to overlook. This book offers sound advice and tried methods that will aid any father who wishes to raise his son in today's era. Fathers will strive to a higher calling upon reading this book; they will gain knowledge about raising our young boys into confident, sure, and God-seeking young men. I found this book especially helpful when dealing with the teen-aged years. I am sure I will read it several times over the next few years as my two boys evolve into manhood. I highly recommend this book to all men who want their son's to grow up with confidence, self-esteem, and true, Bible-believing values on family, relationships, and other valuable life practices.
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Summary: very troubling
Review: I find Dr. Dobson's viewpoints extremely troubling. In my opinion, he does a disservice to families and children through his biased opinions. This is not a book that supports the values of love and acceptance.
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Summary: Very socially conservative viewpoint
Review: This guy is very conservative. He believes women should stay at home to raise their boys, but boys need to decide whether they will grow up to be men or women, based on the examples from their fathers. If boys grow up to be gay, it's because they didn't have masculine role models, according to Dobson. His approach is very unscientific and relies too much on articles and editorials from the popular press (e.g., newspapers and magazines). For example, the references for his chapter on "The Origins of Homosexuality" are mostly from the popular press. He includes only one reference from a peer-reviewed journal and that is from 1968. If you agree with this guy's social agenda, then maybe you'll like what he has to say. Otherwise, I'd look for something based more on solid science.
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Summary: One of Two Books I Suggest To Parents of Boys
Review: This book gives great information to the new parent or the seasoned parent on the issue of raising boys. I work with hundreds of parents throughout the year and specialize in very active boys and girls. "Bringing Up Boys" offers great tips and advice that give you a new perspective on understanding your child. Get "The Child Whisperer" by Matt Pasquinilli as a simple aproach to communicating effectively with any child, but most especially with boys. "The Child Whisperer" has simple steps to follow and you will find that both books really compliment each other.
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Summary: Terrible
Review: Complete waste of time. What can i tell about the author who thinks that homosexuality is a desease?? He also believes that it can be cured!!!! If the author had been gay he would've known better. What about tha people who have gay sons??? I tink that this book is completely outdated and reminds me in many places the books of the beginning of the century. A lot of religious stuff and no information. The next thing such authors would like to advise you to do is to put some kind of device to prevent the teenaged boys from masturbation like in 19-th century books. Well, in 2 words - back to 19 th century.
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Summary: OUT OF TOUCH
Review: James C. Dobson's book is sadly out of touch with the world. His affronts against homosexuals girls and women are outrageous. His book is littered with hypocrisy and his often mindless banter leads him down a dangerous path that is overtly hateful. The author hides behind the "Word of the Lord" as a political and liturgical shield against the criticism that his spiteful and antiquated words and ideals generate. The book does an excellent job of showing us how to raise our sons to be homophobic misogynists and is recommended only to those who seek these traits in their children.
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