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The New Strong-Willed Child
by James C. Dobson
from Tyndale House Publishers

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

• Awesome book
  This book really helped me find a foundation for disciplining my son. I like the "Christian" advice as well as examples, and stories that are included in this book.
  I have started to implement some of the strategies given and my son has been doing great!
  Kids need boundaries and this book will help you discover what Christian parents need to do for their children.

• AVOID THIS BOOK!
  As a Christian (ordination track) and parent of three, I cannot recommend this book. Our second son was VERY difficult and this book was not only unhelpful to us, but the pinching the shoulder trick bordered on abuse! We found better, more positive ways to reach our son, who is now relatively well-adjusted and with a strong faith of his own.
  Nothing against Dr. Dobson, but do not buy this book!

• There are much more respectful and effective resources out there
  I am a child psychologist with expertise in how to effectively discipline children so that they can learn to be respectful, cooperative, and caring individuals. About ten years ago, I posted a review of this book, recommending that parents use other, more effective parenting approaches. I was contacted by Dr. Dobson's wife via email and she informed me that I was not a Christian because I had posted a critical review. This told me that I'd done the right thing, trying to steer parents toward a different,... more info

• This book is a must have!!!
  I am a huge fan of Dr. Dobson, and it was pretty clear from the day I brought my son home from the hospital that I was going to have to read this book! I love how he had different sections for the different stages of a child's life. I also enjoyed the stories that he integrated into the different sections as examples. I found them humorous and could relate to them. I also like that he advises parents to be firm disciplinarians while at the same time loving their child. Contrary to what others may say, his... more info

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