Parenting Isn't for Cowards

by James C. Dobson

Book Overview

Does your heart skip a beat when you think of all that could go wrong in the parenting years ahead? Anxiety is normal, but your worst fears don't have to become reality. Speaking both as a therapist... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590523725
• ISBN13: 9781590523728
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Multnomah Books
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

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Excellent

I used this book when raising my own children and have no problem choosing to buy it for a new family. I have well balanced children and can trust them not to do anything foolish anywhere. James Dobson has some very sensible insights into parenting which should not be ignored. The delivery service was also superb for this product.

Great

Excellent book. A must read for parents and especially young ones. Gives much to think about and think through. Great principles to live by as well.

Parenting really isn't for cowards!

As a mother of eleven children I can only hope that many new mothers who are challenged with strong willed children can read this book with all its advice and wisdom which came at a time when I most needed it! For years I have referred to Dr. Dobson's books but by far, this book brought me more than I ever expected a book to do. Forgiveness came almost immediately and guilt and self-doubt were replaced with confidence, then I could re focus on my very strong willed 17 year old. Each day will bring something new but I am re-fueled and stronger from Dr. Dobson's words and advice. This is a must in every home with strong willed children,to be read and referred to over and over again. It truely will help and parenting does become a joy once again.

The Perfect Parenting Book

This book was one of 13 that I read in desperation, and it was the only one that helped me with my very hard to handle son. Mr. Dobson helped me realize that parenting is NOT a breeze, it is not joyful or as wonderful as everybody else says, it is the most difficult challenge of my entire life. I received the sympathy I needed and I realize that parenting today is too permissive, thus we are raising brats. His guidelines make alot of sense, and the generations before us didn't have the problems that kids have today. Why? Because there was discipline back then. Today, parents are afraid to set limits and discipline their kids. I feel so much better after reading this book, I know I am not alone.

It is an excellent book for new parents.

This book is very interesting to read. It also gives very specific steps on how to discipline children from young age to entering adolescence. However, I do think each parent needs to evaluate the discipline methods and find one that is suitable for both the parents and the child. It is excellent in terms of setting up the basic principles in teaching children.