Title: The New Dare to Discipline
Author: James C. Dobson
First published November 30, 1969
276 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780842305068 (ISBN10: 0842305068)
Rating: 3.98
Overview
Are you struggling with setting boundaries for your children? Do you worry that discipline will harm your child’s development?
Dr. James Dobson, a renowned parenting expert and family counselor, has the answers you need. In “The New Dare to Discipline”, an updated and revised edition of his bestseller, Dr. Dobson provides practical guidance on how to navigate the challenges of raising children.
This reassuring guide will help you meet your child’s needs for love, trust, and affection while also providing effective discipline. Join the millions of caring parents who have found success with Dr. Dobson’s wisdom and lead your children through the tough job of growing up.
About the Author
Meet Dr. James C. Dobson, host of the daily radio program Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk.
Dr. Dobson is a licensed psychologist and counselor specializing in marriage, family, and child therapy. He is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and has extensive experience in the field.
In fact, he spent 14 years as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine and 17 years on the attending staff of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in the Division of Child Development and Medical Genetics.
Dr. Dobson earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in the field of child development back in 1967. Since then, he has written over 50 books, including bestsellers like The New Dare to Discipline, The New Strong-Willed Child, When God Doesn’t Make Sense, Night Light, Bringing Up Boys, and Bringing Up Girls, which became a New York Times bestseller.
In addition to his work in therapy and writing, Dr. Dobson is heavily involved in influencing governmental policies related to the family. He was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the National Advisory Commission to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and has served on the Attorney General’s Advisory Board on Missing and Exploited Children, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Panel on Teen Pregnancy Prevention, and the Commission on Child and Family Welfare.
Dr. Dobson’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. He was elected to the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2008 and received the Ronald Reagan Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.
Dr. Dobson is a family man himself, married to Shirley and the father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan. He is also the proud grandfather of Lincoln and Luci Rose.
Dr. Dobson currently resides in Colorado, and you can connect with him through his website.
Editoral Review
The New Dare to Discipline by James C. Dobson: A Classic Guide to Parenting
In the world of parenting books, few have achieved the classic status of James C.
Dobson’s The New Dare to Discipline. First published in 1969, this book has stood the test of time and continues to be relevant today.
Dobson’s expertise in psychology and his compassionate approach to parenting have made this book a must-read for parents of all ages. The New Dare to Discipline offers practical advice on a range of parenting issues, from discipline and communication to academics and peer pressure.
Dobson’s style is clear and accessible, and he draws on his own experiences as both a parent and a psychologist to provide insight into the challenges of raising children. Set in a historical context of a period when spanking was prevalent, Dobson emphatically highlights the importance of discipline as part of effective parenting.
He talks about the need to instill character in children, rather than simply correcting their behavior, and emphasizes the value of love and respect in discipline. The book is not just for parents of young children but delves into issues teenagers face as well.
The book’s strength lies in Dobson’s ability to ground practical advice in sound psychological theory. He makes complex ideas about child development and psychology accessible to the average reader, providing concrete examples and exercises for readers to apply in daily life.
The books chapter on classroom discipline is particularly relevant to the current debate of the efficacy of the traditional school system and its disciplinary methods. However, there are some weaknesses in The New Dare to Discipline.
Some of the advice is dated, and Dobson’s tone can be preachy at times. Echoing his era, Dobson also fails to consider different cultural backgrounds from his own, and therefore, might not be applicable to people from different back grounds.
Overall, The New Dare to Discipline is a must-read for anyone looking for practical guidance in raising children. Dobson’s compassionate approach and sound psychological insights make this book a valuable resource for parents of all ages.
However, some sections of the book may not be applicable to different cultural backgrounds. For this reason, I would give this book a rating of four out of five stars; I recommend it to parents and student-teachers especially as it provides valuable insights into classroom management.
