Dr. James Dobson on Parenting

by James C. Dobson

Book Overview

From America's most trusted family advocate, these two indispensable guides have helped millions of perplexed parents meet the challenges of child-rearing from birth through adolescence. The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0884861775
• ISBN13: 9780884861775
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

The Strong-Willed Child: Parenting Isn't for Cowards

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]

Don't miss the boat!

I've read this book as well as other Dobson books. He is on target here. Yes, it is VERY difficult to raise a bright and very stubborn child. Parents must learn to be in control or there will be chaos and the child WILL suffer if the parent doesn't find that control.When you're a new parent, the advice is "don't spank and don't damage the child's self-esteem". Most children don't need to be corrected with spanking (and spanking is NOT abuse if it is done correctly and not in anger). If the new parent follows the popular advice with a strong-willed child, you'll find yourself controlled by your child and your child will grow up thinking there is no right or wrong (sociopath). My husband who is a psychiatrist and treats ADD/ADHD children on a daily basis recommends this book as well as others.

The truth about control of your children

I am so amazed that people would criticize this book and others written by Dr. Dobson. Every one has different children and different methods that work. This book tells the truth and gives you a way to feel in control, where a parent should be. Those who criticize obviously have not dealt with a very strong willed child who is young and with a high IQ. It is tough to do without help and understanding what to do, it can be frustrating. A parent who cares about their childs behaviour and the level of respect they grow with will buy this book. Children need to respect and know who is in charge. This is not without a great deal of love and explaining to the child, which this book encourages. Spanking is only for the willful defiance of a child, not for releasing anger out on them. It encourages many other methods and which times to use them. Dr. Dobson writes books that make we want to buy more, I have seen such an improvement in our childs behavior, now that we have taken control and have not given it away to our child.

Excellent Book!

I think Dr. Dobson is one of the most knowledgeable men out there about child rearing. I think far to often psychologists try to psycho analyze children's behavior so much that they miss the boat entirely, and believe me I worked (in a working environment)with psychologists and social workers for ten years, so I should know. I think Dr. Dobson's ideas are down to earth. Anybody who feels he advocates child abuse is being absolutely ridiculous. Discipline and abuse are two different things. Discipline is setting limits and boundaries which help children to be secure in their environment. I am raising two children a boy and a girl based upon his teachings. My children receive compliments from teachers, family and friends all the time on their helpfulness, courtesy and eagerness to learn. My children are ages 13 and 16 years.

Sound Effective Advice for Parents of String-Willed Children

Being a child psychologist, I often come across books that propose to give tips on raising strong-willed children and adolescsnts. Many of these books have been dissappointing. However, Dr. Dobson's book does, indeed, present effective strategies for managing very difficult behavior in these children. This is a well-written and easily understood book for parents who have may be at their wits end with regard to the "what to do's". These behavior management strategies are based in sound reseach and if followed CONSISTENTLY, should result in a better relationship with your children who are having behavior problems. I highly recommend it.