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The New Strong-Willed Child | 
 enlarge | Author: James Dobson
Publisher: Tyndale House
Category: Book
Buy New: $29.99
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Rating:  131 reviews
Sales Rank: 722171
Media: Paperback
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 1414302819
Dewey Decimal Number: 649
EAN: 9781414302812
ASIN: 1414302819
Publication Date: July 2004
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Product Description
America's most trusted parenting expert Dr. Dobson has completely rewritten and updated his classic bestseller, The Strong-Willed Child, for a new generation of parents and teachers. The New Strong-Willed Child follows on the heels of Dr. Dobson's phenomenal bestseller, Bringing Up Boys. It offers practical how-to advice on raising difficult-to-handle children and incorporates the latest research with Dr. Dobson's legendary wit and wisdom. The New Strong-Willed Child is being rushed to press for parents needing help dealing with sibling rivalry, ADHD, low self-esteem and other urgent issues. This book is a must read for parents and teachers struggling to raise up and teach children who are convinced they should be able to live by their own rules!
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 Awesome book December 27, 2008
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! December 22, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
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 November 10, 2008
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
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 respectful resource.
For parents in search of a Christian parenting resource, I would suggest 1-2-3 Magic for Christian Parents.
Parenting is no joke. It's really difficult and I wish all of you the best in finding the guidance that you and your children need.
This book is a must have!!! October 17, 2008
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 advise is NOT to spank, spank, spank. He does give specific reasons when spanking would be appropriate, and specific instances where it would not be appropriate. And he does not believe that every act of defiance deserves corpal punishment. I particularly enjoyed reading the chapter "Protecting the Spirit" where he discusses using care with our words. He makes the point that children can have lifelong damage with something that we shouldn't have said and that we (hopefully) immediately regret. I couldn't agree more and I am so grateful for this book.
Deeply divided & very emotional topic October 13, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book touches on the very personal, emotional and controversial topic of child spanking. Naturally there are many supporters and opponents. The people who dislike spanking tend to ignore the sound and Biblically correct discipline theories, and jump to condemn Dobson's entire book. I personally grew up in a family who my parents spanked, all the way to my teenage years. It was no doubt painful and humiliating experience, and at one point I vowed not to spank my own children. It's not until I became a Christian and a parent myself that I understood how proper, consistent, swift and balanced discipline means in rearing children. There is a way to do discipline with love not anger. Children are beautiful, but they are not as innocent as they might seem. Where does a 18 month old learn to push and hit even when he/she is growing up in a loving family? They are born with all the intelligence/brain they're ever going to have, and all the sins and virtues they are going to have. We need to stop being irrational but sensible in being strong parents. If we don't protect our children not only from outward evils but also inward self-destructiveness, that's doing them a terrible disservice.
Our daughter is a very happy and high-energy 2-year old who shows very little of the terrible-2 syndrome. We only spank her when there is a safety issue or she is showing open defiance. For a girl who is in high gear all day long, I don't see how time-out will work for her. We started discipline before she turned 1, with gentle guidance and occasional spanking on the leg or bottom. We always make sure we explain to her before and after, and tell her how much we love her but we can't let her continue that behavior. It has worked wonders. For those parents who think their kids are too young to understand discipline, you're just looking for excuse for yourself to avoid the unpleasant part of being a parent. They won't understand if you never teach them. It's not time to be a friend with them when they are young. Toddlers need parents, not friends. They can make friends in many places but they only have 1 mom and dad. I don't want to wait til they are teenagers and be despised by my own children because they think I never try hard enough to lead them.
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