Children at risk: The battle for the hearts and minds of our kids [Hardcover]

James C. Dobson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 1990

In this hard-hitting and empowering book, James Dobson and Gary Bauer expose the cultural forces endangering today's children and show what you can do to defend your family, your faith and your traditional values. A national bestseller revised and expanded for even more knowledge to protect your most precious gift-your children.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 291 pages
• Publisher: Word Pub; 1st edition (October 28, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849907039
• ISBN-13: 978-0849907036
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,081,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James C. Dobson, Ph.D., is founder and chairman emeritus of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization that produced his internationally syndicated radio programs, heard by more than 200 million people every day. A licensed psychologist and marriage, family, and child counselor, he earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in the field of child development. The author of more than 30 books, including his most recent bestseller, Bringing Up Boys, he has been heavily involved in governmental activities related to the family. Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and they reside in Colorado.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!!!!!!!!!!, June 1, 2004

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La Chica Organica (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children at Risk (Audio Cassette)

I read this book many years ago as a teenager when it was first published. This book offers great insight to the parent who is concerned about how America is raising children today. Statistics speak clearly. How much teen violence and broken homes exist today.way over 50%.
I think that the book is somewhat of a guide and needed informational tool that any person can gain from. being a christian mom, i completly understand and appreciate the values and issues outlined in this book.
Yet another graet book by Dr. James Dobson

7 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars More silly conservative agitprop, November 12, 1999

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J. Kowalski "mumon" (Camas, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Children at Risk (Audio Cassette)

Let's deconstruct the book's synopsys:

"On one side are those who defend family, faith and traditional values. On the other side are those who aggressively reject any hint of tradition or religion and want a society based on secular values. "

Manichean dualism at its most stark. The "good" "Christians" (heirs to the defenders of slavery, genocide of the OT, colonialism, etc.) want to keep the game going. The "bad" guys want to see an end put to this hypocrisy.

"James Dobson and Gary Bauer say that both value systems cannot co-exist."

Because they are at heart religious bigots.

"And the one that prevails will control the hearts and minds of America's children."

Because they hate the idea that America's children might, ahem, think for themselves.