Talking to Kids About Halloween
Dr. Dobson, what do you tell kids about Halloween?
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One of the phenomena that makes parenting in our time so complicated is social media. Interactive digital platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok simply did not exist when many of us parents were growing up. Nowadays, however, smartphones and the social media they feature have become ubiquitous. According to a 2022 study from the Pew Research Center, up to 95% of teenagers surveyed (ages thirteen to seventeen) said they use social media, with numerous teens using it “almost constantly.”
Question: Dr. Dobson, do you think women need men more than men need women? Which sex copes best when living without the other?
Every parent is under terrible pressure in today's fast-paced culture. The demands of jobs, maintaining a house, keeping up with financial commitments, church responsibilities, and trying to raise a family keep us running at breakneck speed.
The great tragedies of life can undermine committed love, but so can minor frustrations. These daily irritants, when accumulated over time, might be even more threatening to a marriage than the catastrophic events that crash into our lives.
Question: Dr. Dobson, don't you think homeschooling might negatively impact the socialization process? I don't want my children growing up to be misfits.
What is the primary reason for failure in school? The answer may surprise you. According to educational consultant Cheri Fuller, the chief problem is not laziness or poor study skills.
I don’t think I’m the only one who has too much to do and never enough time. Indeed, we are a generation of busy people—we’re often working hard, but hardly living.
Question: Dr. Dobson, I understand that I can't diagnose my own son, but it would be helpful if you would list the kinds of behavior to look for in a child who may have ADD. You've described the condition in general terms, but what are the specific characteristics of someone who has this disorder?
My little boy always wants to know just how far I will let him go. Once he has tested me and found I’m serious about what | say, he'll usually cooperate at that point. What is going on in his mind?



