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Summary: To keep this short & simple
Review: this is a good book. It contains some great advice. I won't bother to rehash the rest of the reviews, but I could have done without the biblical references. This book is definately geared towards the christian perspective, and nonchristians might want to choose another book to assist them with their child rearing activities.
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Summary: read the book OR read the bible
Review: Frankly, Dr. Dobson should share with his readers that most of his "opinions" are based on biblical stories. I find it offensive that I was searching for answers to questions directly related to a "strong willed child" and he saw fit to constantly "quote the bible". At a minimum - this should be disclosed to the interested individual prior to purchasing the book (such as on the back cover). Not after!
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Summary: Extremely Effective. A life saver!
Review: My three year old was out of control. Tantrum city, thought he was the boss, and would even hurt his little brother. I was ready to try anything. This worked amazingly.This book does NOT say "beat your child" despite others reviews. In fact, spanking makes up 5% of what DR. Dobson touches on. I too was anti-spanking, but with-in five days my son made a 360 degree turn! It took one well-administered spanking, a zero tolerance policy and an extremely calm demenour. If you are at the end of your rope, give this book a try, and follow it's advice. You too will be amazed. Those who critized it's suggestions, in their own words, are still working through things. Have you ever yelled and screamed at your children in frustration? That just shows them that you are out of control, and they are responsible for making you this way. THAT IS CRUEL! Please do not be afraid to discipline your child. I read this book over a month ago, and success continues to bloom. My son is a lot happier, he knows his bounderies and his little brother is thankful too!
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Summary: A wooden spoon?
Review: I bought this book in the hopes of trying to control my very strong-willed two year old. I loved this book until I got to the point where Dr. Dobson in all his glory told me not to spank my child with my hand, but instead use a wooden spoon or something of the sort. I truly believe that a hand should be for love but what are you going to do at your friends house? Ask for a wooden spoon and then proceed to spank your child. No thank you. It's illegal to do that and I for one am not going to jail for spanking my child with anything other than my hand. Read the law then compare it to this book! Something is not right!
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Summary: Relevant and practical advices on parenting
Review: I don't really believe in experts advice on parenting & stuff like that until I have my own baby and found this book. My daugther is 4-years old now and when I look back at her, observing her, I find that Dobson's suggestions in this book are relevant & practical. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Bible thumping and using switches on your children
Review: I agree with the other reviewer that said this book described 'Bible in one hand, a belt in the other' - I was sickened by this book - there's no way in the world I would use a switch on my child and then leave the switch in sight to keep him/her in bed. Horrible. I have a strong willed child whom I've never hit and we are working through it with no problems at all. I would NOT recommend this book and have thrown mine away - wanted to burn it - wouldn't even put it in a garage sale or goodwill for fear someone would actually follow his advice.
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Summary: Best book available about raising kids!
Review: Dr. Dobson does it again. Follow his advice and you can't go wrong!
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Summary: A belt in one hand, a Bible in the other.
Review: If anyone wonders why Dobson is virtually shunned by the entire medical and child development community, this book will answer your questions. Comparing raising children to training dogs, Dobson relates with triumphant self-congratulation his battle against a small canine named Siggy (named after Sigmund Frued, a psychologist whom Dobson despises. That should tell you plenty -- what sort of man names his own pet after someone he loathes?) . This unfortunate animal is the subject of regular beatings from Dobson's belt, something Dobson relates with relish in the apparent belief that his readers will be impressed by a 200 lb man who belts 12-lb dogs into submission.
If you thought that was bad, wait till you see his recommendations for children. They include beating 9-month-old babies with switches (not on the diaper, but on the bare skin of their small legs, so it really hurts) and pinching children in their necks. No, I'm not making this up. Of course all this advice is delivered with the usual quotes from Christian bibles, justifying any and all acts of violence, even against very young children, along with Dobson's self-righteous rationalizations for his behavior. It's easy to see why Dobson goes to such extremes in his quest to dominate children and turn them into engines of submission - it is his Christian calling to quelch any sign of independent will in children, because a broken and controlled child grows up into an unquestioning and obedient adult. Dobson's religion has no use for strong-willed people who think independently - he only seeks passive and obedient Christian soldiers who will swallow anything put to them. This explains his popularity among a uniquely uninformed and gullible populace who tune in for his right-wing Christian radio program (and pack opinion boards with 5-star ratings for his books). Be smart. Read all the reviews and then figure out which parenting style is likely to produce a healthy confident child - the Dobson-supporters who approach their children with a Bible in one hand and a belt in the other, or those who give this book low marks as a dangerous endorsement of religion-endorsed child abuse.
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Summary: poor advice
Review: Having a spirited child, I was looking for some sound techniques for use in dealing with him. I did not find it here. Dobson compares a "strong-willed" child to a malfunctioning shopping cart and a dog; states one can start spanking with a switch or plastic object at 15 months; accuses advocates of non-violent parenting of being responsible for child abuse; says that after a punishment, the child should be encouraged to pray so he can realize he is a sinner; the list of ludicrous advice goes on. I had heard positive things about Dr. Dobson and was shocked to read the comparisons and advice in this book. Quite frankly, it frightens me that this book is still in print.
Not a good option for parents opposed to hitting/spanking.
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Summary: Dr. Sears book is *much* more helpful for Christian parents
Review: I am not impressed with this book. It is my opinion that Dr. Sears' book on the fussy baby is much more helpful and practical for Christian parents. The proof is in the pudding... Dr. Sears had eight children... three of those children became pediatricians. Sorry, but this book was a big disappointment for Focus on the Family fans.
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