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Provides advice for Christian parents on the true meaning of masculinity and how to bring up their sons to be responsible yet manly.

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What Dobson Does Best, 31 Mar 2005

By	A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "Great Day to... (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bringing Up Boys (Paperback)

In "Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men," James Dobson gets back to what he knows best, child psychology.

While over the years, Dobson has been outspoken for better and for worse about things within and outside of his expertise, many parents agree that what he has to say about families is solid and accurate. In "Bringing Up Boys," he gets his message across.

What is his message? It isn't very complicated: Focus on rearing your son with love and with Christian principles, and you'll do a lot of good for him as he becomes an adult.

Not unlike "Crisis in Masculinity" by Leanne Payne, Dobson effectively asserts masculinity can be encouraged, and should be fostered, and with Christ as the center of your family, things have more hope.

Granted, the book is not for everyone. He says a few bold things that might make a nonChristian cringe. He doesn't shy from or water down his Christian beliefs, but, just like any parenting book, his worldview influences his ideas, whether liberal or conservative. Consider that a caveat, and with Dobson's reputation with Focus on the Family, no reader will likely be suprised as he integrates his faith with his psychology.

While "Bringing Up Boys" is not the last word in parenting boys, it is a place to consider some tough ideas, and react to what Dobson states. He unapologetically refutes and denounces some popular thoughts on modern psychology, and gives plenty of things to consider.

For the reader willing to be challenged, or for those readers who are fans of Dobson, Focus and desire to learn some pragmatic thoughts on parenting boys, I fully recommend "Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men" by James Dobson.

Anthony Trendl

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And Outstanding book for these times, 13 Jul 2002

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This review is from: Bringing Up Boys (Paperback)

I was recomended this book by a close friend and am delighted that I took up his advice to obtain a copy. Dobsons position is unashamedly Christian and does not compromise for the sake of political correctness. I found it helpful to be presented with the bigger picture of raising boys today, the influences at work in the world today. I only see a few hours of my boy each day through work etc and so the modern parent, particularly those with a strong devotion to Jesus Christ,needs to be aware of the wider influences seeking to have say in their childs life. It certainly isnt politicaly correct to state that boys and girls are different but it is true nevertheless. Having those differences spelt out (at times in a scientific way) helped me to understand boys better. I would advice potential purchasers to get a copy from the Library and read it. You will either see it as a great resource and buy a copy or else reject it because it offends your own perspectives. I think it is a masterpiece but I'm aware that the militant feminist, new age, liberal lobby wont like it

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Solid Advice, 2 Aug 2002

By	Dcl Bester "Niel Bester" (London, UK) - See all my reviews

Tired of pop-psychology ruling your life? Tired of 'political correcness' taking the place of common sense? This author shows a thorough understanding of issues facing parents with boys. And 'no', you do not have to be a fundamentalist christian before the advice in this book can be applied in a practical manner. Dr Dobson is very higly rated in both secular and ecclesiastical circles. If you care about your boys and concered that the modern world can too easily confuse and unrail the lives of our boys then this is a book for you.

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