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Summary: ROCK ON, DR. DOBSON!
Review: If more people raised their sons by the precepts in this book, our country would be a different place. I am a mother of two sons, and have gone where Dr. Dobson warns us NOT to go in this book (ie; divorce is the fundamental reason for the moral decay in our country); nevertheless, I want to do as much right, in God's eyes, that I can to help raise my sons into God-loving, God-fearing men, husbands, and fathers. Keep preaching the truth, Dr. Dobson, and don't let the narrow-minded, bigotted, hate-mongering anti-Christians get you down. You have Christ's hand in your work, and no amount of "Tolerance Talk" from anti-Christians will convince the millions of Christians who appreciate you to think otherwise. I also thought you did a FANTASTIC job on Larry King recently in promoting Christianity in a Christ-like, gentlemenly way. No one in his or her right mind can accuse you of being narrow-minded or bigotted. You are right on target and ooze Christ's love and God bless you for it. There are those who will never "get it." Keep up the great work!
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Summary: Not A Book For Those With A Liberal Viewpoint
Review: If you hold to the liberal-left viewpoint, please do not purchase this book. It will only serve to anger you. If you hold to the conservative-right, and you have a son(s), you will find this book most beneficial. Dr. Dobson gets to the heart of the matter when he reminds us that we must bear in mind that we are raising men, not boys. As a mother of a 3 month old son, I have found the information to be very eye-opening. Dr. Dobson emphasizes the importance of the father in the life of every boy and how our young sons must make the transition from an infant who is dependant upon it's mother, to an independant "man-to-be". His loving candor makes this a most enjoyable book to read, and his common sense & christian values are most refreshing. I am glad I made the investment in my son's future by purchasing and reading "Bringing Up Boys".
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Summary: Incredible resource!
Review: ...Dobson is right on the money...Thank you, Dr. Dobson for staying true to the word and giving sound advice!
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Summary: Great book for parents of boys Will make you a better parent
Review: Mr Dobson covers many important topics related to raising boys and provides helpful advice. Many things he says are politically incorrect. That is part of why the book is so valuable. While I disagree on some of his advice, he does have many good insights into how to help raise a boy so that he grows up well mannered, well educated and able to become a good man. The book is a little heavy on Christian right perspective, but the basic point as far is religion goes is that a religious framework of morality and right versus wrong and the meaning of life provides an important structural frame of reference that is good for boys.
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Summary: How did I know...
Review: Whatever happened to those liberal maxims of tolerance and diversity. Dr. Dobson realizes the temptations that are inherent in being a boy and this book is an attempt to lay it all on the table for the reader. He is very sympathetic to both single mothers and those young men dealing for the first time with their sexuality. He just doesn't come to the same conclusions as our liberal friends. As a Christian broadcaster, one can rest assured that he will approach the perceived problems from that perspective and not the one where everything is all right so long as no one gets hurt. He highlights some of the problems parents raising boys in today's society might encounter and offers many practical solutions. If you have a boy or are preparing for one, there are some passages that will bring you to tears when you think about what your son will go through, especially if you had those same troubles yourself, i.e. bullies. Dr. Dobson's perceptions and solutions aren't going to appeal to everyone, but if you enjoy Focus on the Family don't listen to the reviewers who are aghast that anyone can have his views on homosexuality in this day and age, because he is very sympathetic for those who have to deal with it.
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Summary: Nonremarkable
Review: For all the money Dr. James Dobson was no doubt paid to dispense this expert advice, he spends a great deal of time on "the latest research." More often than not, this comes across like he's more content regurgitating the material of others than sharing original ideas. Clearly the book is written toward women, which is disappointing considering that (as a father himself) he had a golden opportunity to really deliver something that would specifically hit home for dads. Didn't happen. It's also a book that goes on for way too long. The retail price of this book is a joke. It could've made it's key points in booklet form. The writing is also dry and lacks any flair. Overall, an unworthy effort.
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Summary: BRAVO, Dr. Dobson!
Review: Having degrees in psychology and theology I honestly didn't expect to encounter anything mindblowing. HOW I DID!! Dobson's book exposes how negatively influenced we have become by our culture regarding boys and men. He methodically outlines how prevasive and critical the attack is on them in a way that will offend lots of people - but that is the beauty of the book: He didn't write it to be popular, but to help our boys! His passion for the subject fuels him and makes his "discussions" (it reads like a lecture)unforgettable. This is not an objective manual on boys, it is a manifesto on the future of mankind. I am so greatful for the powerful and pragmatic insight it provided. Thank you so much, Dr. Dobson.
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Summary: I expected more................................
Review: I am about halfway through this book and really can't decide if I want to continue. I'm a single mom raising my 2 year old son. While I know my situation is not ideal, it sure is better than what it would have been if I stayed in my marraige. Dr. Dobson offers lots of facts but no solutions. I was looking forward to reading this book to help me guide my son but find myself just feeling like no matter how good of a job I do, he is doomed to fail because he is not in a traditional family.
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Summary: Disappointed in the Narrow View Point
Review: I was enjoying this book until I got to the chapter about homosexuality. I stronly disagree with the this chapter. It angers me that a chapter like this is even written in the 21st century.
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Summary: Dobson's World View
Review: As a newly single Christian mother, I was truly seeking advice for how to parent my 3-year old son. What I got from this book was a lot of information about the state of the American culture and the American family. I found out about a lot of the problems in society that threaten masculinity, but Dobson's cure (the traditional, nuclear family) is already unavailable for me. Unfortunately, with the massive amount of societal commentary, I got very little parenting advice.
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