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Summary: Don't miss the boat!
Review: This book appalled me, it really did. He advocates hitting little children, an idea unfathomable to me. It's absolutely ridiculous that the only individuals it is legal to hit in this country are the smallest ones, the ones least likely to understand what is going on. Even more ridiculous is the fact that this man claims to be a Christian. What he really is is power-hungry, seeing children simply as he can control. I wonder when his book on "How to keep your wife under control" will come out... with advice on following God's word about wives submitting to their husbands, advocating a nice healthy dose of hitting to remind your wife to keep herself in line. Yes, disciplining children is important. But no, no, no - discipline does not mean hitting! That's simply what people do when they don't know how to really discipline. I shudder to think about the children growing up under Dr. Dobson's regime. Our jails are already full of them, but that's not the important part. The important part is, regardless of the eventual outcome, hitting is a lousy thing to do to anyone, especially to someone who can't defend himself and who has no way to leave the situation. And hitting is certainly the worst way to handle the "strong-willed" child, even more than average child. These children are often extra sensitive and extra prone to indignant anger (as they should be in this situation!) Hitting them could only cause disaster. I definitely do not recommend this book, and I'm disappointed to see that Amazon.com even carries it.
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Summary: Horrifying
Review: This book appalled me, it really did. He advocates hitting little children, an idea unfathomable to me. It's absolutely ridiculous that the only individuals it is legal to hit in this country are the smallest ones, the ones least likely to understand what is going on. Even more ridiculous is the fact that this man claims to be a Christian. What he really is is power-hungry, seeing children simply as he can control. I wonder when his book on "How to keep your wife under control" will come out... with advice on following God's word about wives submitting to their husbands, advocating a nice healthy dose of hitting to remind your wife to keep herself in line. Yes, disciplining children is important. But no, no, no - discipline does not mean hitting! That's simply what people do when they don't know how to really discipline. I shudder to think about the children growing up under Dr. Dobson's regime. Our jails are already full of them, but that's not the important part. The important part is, regardless of the eventual outcome, hitting is a lousy thing to do to anyone, especially to someone who can't defend himself and who has no way to leave the situation. And hitting is certainly the worst way to handle the "strong-willed" child, even more than average child. These children are often extra sensitive and extra prone to indignant anger (as they should be in this situation!) Hitting them could only cause disaster. I definitely do not recommend this book, and I'm disappointed to see that Amazon.com even carries it.
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Summary: Wonderful book
Review: This book helped me so much. When my daughter was very young I was afraid she was the only child born who never had a conscience. The psychologist at my local bookstore recommended the book to me. That is when I learned she was just very strong willed. His balance of methods, including swatting my child, were very helpful She is a grown adult now in full time Christian work.....I guess she DID have a conscience after all. I am very thankful for Dr. Dobson's wisdom and expertise in the area of children.
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Summary: Great Advice, the kids are all right
Review: This book helped us tremendously, from the time she was born our now 14 month old was constantly crying, whining and difficult. Dr. Dobson's advice to follow God's will and enforce discipline made an almost instant impact on our daughter. Who would have thought that a small pat on the rear of our 3 month old would work so well? We continued this (some call it abuse) for most of the last year and she hardly ever makes a sound!
We now have a quiet little girl, who finally keeps to herself.
Now we need to find a book to stop her nightmares... Suggestions?
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Summary: Horrified!
Review: Using physical punishment as a lazy excuse instead of real discipline is absurd! It is NOT discipline, it's abuse.
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Summary: The Strong-Willed Child: Parenting Isn't for Cowards
Review: We have four children [one girl and three boys]. One of our boys was as strong willed as they come. This book saved our sanity and helped shape this son into a responsible christian community leader. He is loved by his community and they know his word can be trusted. All this, and more, from a child who never slept more than twenty minutes at a time [day or night] until he was 2 yrs old. He INSISTED ON DOING THINGS HIS WAY - or not at all. Our doctor recommended the book and we shall forever be grateful. Mrs. B. J. Bennett/First grade teacher [1956 and currently still teaching and loving it all]
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Summary: The Strong-Willed Child: Parenting Isn't for Cowards
Review: We have four children [one girl and three boys]. One of our boys was as strong willed as they come. This book saved our sanity and helped shape this son into a responsible christian community leader. He is loved by his community and they know his word can be trusted. All this, and more, from a child who never slept more than twenty minutes at a time [day or night] until he was 2 yrs old. He INSISTED ON DOING THINGS HIS WAY - or not at all. Our doctor recommended the book and we shall forever be grateful. Mrs. B. J. Bennett/First grade teacher [1956 and currently still teaching and loving it all]
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Summary: Discipline is good
Review: Why is it that people who are opposed to discipline can't spell?? Check out the other reviews. It appears that the intelligent parents like this book. I know this won't be posted, but someone had to say it.
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