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Summary: Dr. Dobson calls parents to Common Sense and Courage
Review: Boy, there are a lot of parents out there who are afraid to be the bad guys. That's too bad because either you show your child the consequences of bad behaviour or they will learn the much harder way -- bad grades, lack of self-discipline, disrespect for authority, the list is endless. Besides, once your child even THINKS you might follow through with a dreaded punishment, you'll be surprised at how peaceful your home becomes. The yelling and the empty threats can go away, and actual communication and relationship-building can begin to take its place. If my children stay away from drugs and avoid other bad decisions because they are afraid of their parents "finding out", that's ok with me. That's the job I signed up for when I decided to get pregnant.
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Summary: yikes!!
Review: as a Christian mom, i have heard alot about dr. dobson, and know that he is well respected in the Christian community as an expert on family issues. i thought his book would be an excellent resource on raising children in a Godly way. however, i felt this book had WAY too much emphasis on corporal punishment. it seemed to be the author's first suggestion rather than a last resort. i know there are differing views on corporal punishment within the Christian community and in society at large, but this book advocates it too strongly. it is hard to enforce a "no hitting" rule with your child when your first reaction to his misbehavior is to hit him yourself. it is a mixed signal that is very confusing to a small child. i know alot of people believe strongly in this book as a "biblical" approach to child rearing, but i truly hated this book and would not recommend it to anyone. if you want a Biblical resource for child rearing, read the Bible, and seek out other resources.
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Summary: A DISGUSTING & ARCHAIC FORM OF PARENTING
Review: Amazon should not be selling a book that advocates hitting children (e.g. page 28 "My recommendations made sense to these harassed parents, who promptly spanked their sassy daughter the next time she gave them a reason to do so."). This book is out of date and nauseating and should be pulled off the shelves. Hitting children only teaches them that it's the best way to problem-solve, and sends them into the world thinking that hitting is an appropriate alternative to words. Even calling a little girl "sassy" has such seething hostility in it and the notion that a kid would concientiously "give a reason" for hitting implies that children somehow orchestrate their own abuse, which absolves the parent and validates their use of violence as a means of discipline. This is a twisted book that poses the child as enemy and the parent as victim. A recipe for long-term mental anguish all around and creating yet more violent members of society. ANY COMPANY THAT SELLS THIS BOOK IS IRRESPONSIBLE AND IS ADVOCATING VIOLENCE AS A PARENTING TOOL. Shame on you Amazon.
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Summary: Beat thy child in the name of God
Review: The irony here is that if I beat Mr. Dobson for writing this book, I would be the one to going to jail.
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Summary: Recommended by Preschool teacher
Review: My "strong-willed" 3-year old's preschool teacher recommended this book to me. Having read the book, I'm inclined to believe the teacher was telling me very gently that my daughter needed more discipline. Wonderful advice for any parent -- considering MOST kids are strong-willed. We live in a society which encourages us to NOT discipline our children, and then wonder what is wrong in the world! Dr. Dobson's advice is well studied, well presented... and all with love.
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Summary: Old Traditions
Review: I want to so to my mother, "Thank you." When I was a child, she bought this book and has offered it to me through the years for my own use with my children. I finally accepted the book from her and read it. I am so grateful to have found such a wonderful resource for parenting. Being a strong-willed child myself, and now raising two of them, I can't thank my mom enough for not giving up on me and waiting until the right time for me to finally take her advice. I love you, Mom. Remember the old saying from the 25 year old, "I can't believe how smart my folk have gotten in the last few years." To Dr. Dobson, I can't thank you enough. I hope you continue to inform the parents of all generations how to effectively combine discipline, love and faith in God.
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Summary: A DISGUSTING & ARCHAIC FORM OF PARENTING
Review: Amazon should not be selling a book that advocates hitting children (e.g. page 28 "My recommendations made sense to these harassed parents, who promptly spanked their sassy daughter the next time she gave them a reason to do so."). This book is out of date and nauseating and should be pulled off the shelves. Hitting children only teaches them that it's the best way to problem-solve, and sends them into the world thinking that hitting is an appropriate alternative to words. Even calling a little girl "sassy" has such seething hostility in it and the notion that a kid would concientiously "give a reason" for hitting implies that children somehow orchestrate their own abuse, which absolves the parent and validates their use of violence as a means of discipline. This is a twisted book that poses the child as enemy and the parent as victim. A recipe for long-term mental anguish all around and creating yet more violent members of society. ANY COMPANY THAT SELLS THIS BOOK IS IRRESPONSIBLE AND IS ADVOCATING VIOLENCE AS A PARENTING TOOL. Shame on you Amazon.
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Summary: Approach this book with caution
Review: I've been a clinical child psychologist for 15 years and thought I'd check this out in looking for good material to refer families to. I would not recommend this book to parents and would actually caution anyone reading this against following much of the advice given. While some of his points are sound, I am afraid I have to worry when a professional quotes the Bible rather than research to support his points. Not knocking the Bible, mind you, but I wouldn't recommend it to someone hoping to gain helpful parenting tips. In my defense, I am not a therapist or a parent who is totally against physical discipline. But this author seems to ignore the negatives associated with it which are well documented. There are better books out there for parents looking for help with their 'strong-willed child'.
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Summary: Unbelievably Scary
Review: I am floored that this kind of advice is actually praised by some people. This book is nothing more than a platform for hitting your child; it is truly sickening. Dobson does nothing more than rationalize spanking, and why it is "necessary." I shudder to think of all the children being spanked with switches or wooden spoons because their parents bought this book and bought into his so called Christian-based advice. This book is going directly into the trash can, because I wouldn't even give it away.
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Summary: Rediculous
Review: "Spare the rod, spoil the child" does NOT refer to a switch with which to hit your children, rather it refers to a shepherd's crook which one should use to gently guide their children, as a shepherd does his flock. Dobson can't even properly decipher his Bible, and he expects thinking individuals to take his advice on child-rearing? Asinine!
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