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Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men
Bringing Up Boys Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men
Author: James C. Dobson
ISBN-13: 9780842352666
ISBN-10: 084235266X
Publication Date: 10/2001
Pages: 284
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 108 ratings
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Book Type: Hardcover
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21 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

mekawinter avatar reviewed Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This book helped me understand my sons more. Seeing that I have 3 young boys I was able to communicate with them better after reading this.
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Helpful Score: 4
Dr. James Dobson, America's foremost authority on the family, provides a road map for raising healthy sons.
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Helpful Score: 2
Love this book. So enlightening. Dr. Dobson is very thorough, easy to read and just brilliant! I highly recommend this book. Especially to the Christian parent community.
wendyirp avatar reviewed Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Amazing book! I won't be re-listing this one b/c it's a book I will read over and over while raising my son and daughters. I highly recommend this book to anyone with a son or daughter or anyone who wants to better understand their husband or father. Even if you don't have any boys, this book is highly useful for raising daughters.
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Helpful Score: 1
A must read for anyone with boys in the house... Including husbands!
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Helpful Score: 1
A great book. Definitly helped me understand my little fellas better.
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Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book! Dobson gives Christian families a lot of insight into the minds and hearts of little boys, and great advice to fathers and mothers alike on how to raise good ones!
jcvest avatar reviewed Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men on + 34 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Excellent book. I would strongly recommend any parent, especially of younger boys, should read this. Dobson does a great job of presenting practical, helpful information in sort of a middle-of-the-road Christian approach. He is not as demanding and "harsh" as some, but he does not compromise on traditional Christian/American values and worldview. Follow his approach and you will equip your boys to become honorable men.
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Helpful Score: 1
This is an excellent book for anyone who has boys in their life. It shows us the distinct differences between boys and girls and how society is trying to squelch the male gender and make boys be more like girls. This world needs strong male leaders which is counter coulter and is not P.C.
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This bok has given me a lot of insight not only into my son, but also into my husband. Some of the information I already knew, but overall it has really helped me understand my boys better.
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Great insight on boys and raising them in today's culture! I would highly recommend this book!
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great book
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I feel Dr. Dobson has very good advice when it comes to raising children.
tcstcyoung5 avatar reviewed Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men on + 2 more book reviews
This is the only book authored by Dr.Dobson I've read, and plan to reread. I found his truth and humor to be refreshing. He has practical parenting advice that is applicable to raising children of either gender. However, having 2 boys in 10 grandchildren, the rest girls, I found I needed someone else who understood what I was experiencing. Reading Dr.Dobson's book about boys helped me to feel normal during the struggles I was experiencing raising them.
Loved it. Must read!
lyndi1 avatar reviewed Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men on + 16 more book reviews
With many years of clinical experience, Dr. Dobson recognizes that our boys are under attack in this culture. ( Look at how men are portrayed in commercials even.) He has great words to encourage parents to protect and prepare boys to live successfully in this world - and the next! I have bought many copies to give to new parents and have taught the companion course - good stuff!
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I read this book prior to getting it through PBS but not this copy yet. I wanted to own it as I thought it would be a good book to read every few years with some great tips and reminders as I -a mom - raise my boy through different stages.
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EXCELLENT BOOK, WITH EXCELLENT CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
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A must read for parents of boys!
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I despise this book! (Enough said)
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Despite what the cover says, this book offers very little practical advice. There is no advice for day-to-day issues. And the only encouragement is for those that fit Dobson's model of the good family. We can't turn back time. I'd rather learn how to raise good children in today's culture, than continually bemoan the fact that life in the U.S. just isn't what it used to be.
rmg321 avatar reviewed Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men on + 159 more book reviews
Be aware that this is a conservative Christian based book. I didn't know and was surprised about Mr. Dobson's beliefs. This is not a straight ahead child rearing book.Almost every chapter I read made me want to throw this book against the wall. I firmly believe in the right to everyone's own opinion so I am offering it for trade (rather than the garbage). I am more than ready to pass this one on to anyone who wants it. 1/2 star for the cute picture on the cover.