Bringing Up Boys
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Overview
With so much confusion about the role of men in our society, it's no wonder so many parents and teachers are at a loss about how to bring up boys. Our culture has vilified masculinity and, as a result, boys are suffering. Parents, teachers, and others involved in shaping the character of boys have many questions. In Bringing Up Boys, Dr. James Dobson, America's most trusted authority on family issues, tackles these questions and offers advice and encouragement based on a firm foundation of biblical principles. Bringing Up Boys--a must-read book for parents, teachers, social workers, youth leaders, counselors--anyone involved in the challenge of turning boys into good men.
The audio book is read by Wayne Shepard and punctuated by original music.
The audio book is read by Wayne Shepard and punctuated by original music.
Reviews (20)
Very Helpful
Written by Grace Baskette from Irvine, CA on October 30th, 2009
- Book Rating: 5/5
I had some aha moments listening to this book. I have been trying to raise my son to be kind to his sisters and I did not understand why he seems to actually enjoy antagonizing them. To make things worse, he's really good at it!!! I loved this book.
You could turn your son gay!
Written by Freshness on December 2nd, 2008
- Book Rating: 1/5
What a mistake this book was. "Feminist beliefs that boys and girls should be raised in a similar fashion can confuse boys and make them homosexuals". -Oh man. I agree that boys and girls have different needs but implying that your son can 'catch the gay from you' because you don't have 'kick fights' (as the author and his father did) is such crap. I really wish this book had some good advice about raising boys. --It doesn't. And it also sets christians back about 20 years.
Christians only
Written by Anonymous on July 9th, 2008
- Book Rating: 0/5
I got this book because I have a son and wanted practical specific advice for how to raise him to be a strong, confident, and thoughtful person in today's world. There were probably only 3 or 4 snippets of rational advice in the entire audio book. The rest of the book was full of the evils of the homosexual agenda, the evils of the Boyscouts (while later recommending it as a good place to put your sons-contradictory!), and the evils of the feminists from the 60s through today. I consider myself a strong woman - but mostly just a strong person. I was looking for information on how to raise my son to be a strong person too. This was not the book I was hoping it would be. I only kept listening to it because I couldn't believe how rabidly he hated various parts of our society. I just couldn't look away. If you're a conservative Christian and you agree that the above groups are evil, this is the book for you. If not, look elsewhere!
Bring Up Boys
Written by Anonymous from Tahlequah, OK on December 10th, 2007
- Book Rating: 3/5
Nice book, reader boring at times, but a must if you have boys!
Worst Book Ever Written
Written by Chandler Klose from Highland Park, NJ on August 28th, 2006
- Book Rating: 1/5
Unless you're a neo-con freak you must NOT waste precious seconds listening to this book. If you are, then you already believe everything this guy's saying, so why waste your time listening?
Insightful and on target
Written by John Murrow on August 7th, 2006
- Book Rating: 5/5
As the father of a two year old which before I know it will be twenty, I thought this book was insightful and on target. I am both encouraged and frightened at the responsibility of raising up a child in this current age. This book has given me a lot of helpful information and instruction. I am looking forward to the second half.
Brinbgin up boys
Written by Trevor Howard on June 21st, 2006
- Book Rating: 5/5
I thought that Dr Dobson brushed on the fundamentals of raising boys in a society that is continually drifting toward a selfish and unhealthy bent. He stressed the value of a parenting team comprised of a loving mother and father, yet tried to be sympathetic to those that are not forntunate enough to be in that situation.
Great book for fathers
Written by Peter Belinsky on March 28th, 2006
- Book Rating: 5/5
For those fathers looking to better understand their boys this book is great. Dr. Dobson helps you to better understand your role as a father and how your sons look to you for leadership. It is true, he comes at it with a conservative Christian background, however, he is spot on. He is most definitely not a Jesus freak, nor does he condemn SpongBob. He simply explains what is lacking in our society as well as in our own families, and how that is hurting our sons' development. Liberal or conservative, Christian or Jew, this book explains the importance of parenting and standing up for what is morally right, regardless of how anyone tries to paint it.
Good information, but...
Written by Anonymous on January 5th, 2006
- Book Rating: 4/5
This book contained good information, but was repetitive in a number of parts. Would recommend if the listener is conservative-leaning and interested in the topic.
Outstanding for all fathers. Read it twice!
Written by William Allen, MD on October 22nd, 2005
- Book Rating: 5/5
I have two sons, ages 11 and 9. The beginning set me back a little because the author is a real christian and proud of it. But he sure knows a lot about raising boys. His conclusions and recommendations are drawn from his years as a teacher and school counselor and from scientific research. I wish I had come across this when my kids were born. It has some value for parents of girls, but it is a 'must read' for parents of boys.