The New Strong-Willed Child
by James Dobson
Dobson's classic on strong-willed children, from a traditional Christian perspective, updated. His views on physical discipline are controversial and rejected by many; read knowing that.
Read it if…
you want the traditional view and will filter it.
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Skip it if…
you oppose his discipline positions.
Try instead: Bringing Up Boys →
Three things you will actually use
- Shape the will, protect the spirit.
- Consistency.
- Choose what you adopt.
Do this first
Read the chapter on the difference between will and spirit.
Our verdict
The traditional view.
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