The Strong-Willed Child (Unknown Binding)

by James C. Dobson (Author)

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Product Description
Dr Dobson's invaluable advice has reached more than one million families, helping parents effectively discipline headstrong children without breaking their spirit.

Product Details

• Unknown Binding: 352 pages
• Publisher: Living Books (September 8, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842359249
• ISBN-13: 978-0842359245
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #197,309 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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38 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An answer to all your child discipline questions., March 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Strong-Willed Child (Audio Cassette)

We have three beautiful children 2,4, and 6. My wife and I always ask the questions: Are we raising are children correctly? How come it takes screaming to get the kids to do something? Why does the simplest task seem like a production? Dr. Dobson has the answers, we've been using his approach for over 2 month now and are family has become closer. It doesn't take 30 minutes to get them to bed anymore, we setup bedtime rules and the kids follow those rules. Why, because we follow through with our threats, you must follow through. We have set up lots of rules in the past but know are rules are followed. Simple rules: No Hitting, No name calling, listen to your mother and father, bedtime is 8pm. Its a great book with great stories and the stories hit home.

65 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Effective. A life saver!, February 17, 2003

By A Customer

My three year old was out of control. Tantrum city, thought he was the boss, and would even hurt his little brother. I was ready to try anything. This worked amazingly.

This book does NOT say "beat your child" despite others reviews. In fact, spanking makes up 5% of what DR. Dobson touches on. I too was anti-spanking, but with-in five days my son made a 360 degree turn! It took one well-administered spanking, a zero tolerance policy and an extremely calm demenour.

If you are at the end of your rope, give this book a try, and follow it's advice. You too will be amazed. Those who critized it's suggestions, in their own words, are still working through things. Have you ever yelled and screamed at your children in frustration? That just shows them that you are out of control, and they are responsible for making you this way. THAT IS CRUEL!

Please do not be afraid to discipline your child. I read this book over a month ago, and success continues to bloom. My son is a lot happier, he knows his bounderies and his little brother is thankful too!

33 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Biblical principals interpreted into real life situations, May 25, 1999

By A Customer

This is an excellent book on parenting! I have found that the suggestions Dr Dobson has made work wonderfully with my 3 year old son. Dr Dobson seems to have a wonderful understanding of children and what makes them tick. I also sense his tremendous love of children. He teaches us to guide the child in a way that they will learn self control. After all, isn't that what it's all about- to learn to control our sinful impulses. He also warns us AGAINST disciplining our children in anger. We should instead be stern disciplinarians while protecting their spirits. (that is their self-esteem and self worth) In closing, Dr Dobson admittedly did not originate the parenting principles of this book, they are from the bible.