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Raising Boys in the Postmodern Age

There are several major social problems that account for much of the trouble facing boys and their parents today. One of which is called postmodernism, which helps explain further how families, and especially how boys, came to be in such a mess.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Why Girls Are “More Better” Than Boys – Part 1

The battle of the sexes continues. Hear why some girls and boys think they are "more better" than the opposite gender!

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Broadcasts

Raising Boys: Wounded Spirits, Part 2

Every classroom has children who face daily ridicule and rejection.

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Broadcasts

Raising Boys: Wounded Spirits, Part 1

Boys today face unique pressures that can wound their spirits and shape their futures.

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Marriage & Parenting

Turning Chaos Into Character

If you have a son, you know the gusto with which he approaches life can be both fun and, at times, overwhelming. Without proper guidance, that energy can lead him into trouble. When he says, “Hey, Dad—look!” or “Mom, watch!” he’s showing his craving for direction, affirmation, and time with the people he cares about most. In this reel, Chris and Taylor Bruin share how intentional love and focus can help a son grow into a man who follows Christ with purpose and integrity.

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Bullying Taught by Violence in the Media

Another key factor is the prevalence of violence in the media, which has taught kids the wrong way to deal with tormentors. Teens, including those with wounded spirits, live every day with images of k

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Dad’s Vital Role in Building Character Into His Sons

If character training is a primary goal of parenting, and I believe it is, then the best way to instill it is through the demeanor and behavior of a father. Identification with him is a far more effic

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Your Children Need a Relationship With You

I have often described a culture that is bearing down on families everywhere and threatening the welfare of their children. It has placed parents in a very difficult position. They must either close t

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Let Boys Be Boys

Imagine sending an army to war without the tools or training to achieve victory. That would be ridiculous. And yet we are sending boys, ill-equipped, into a culture that has seemingly declared war on boyhood. The results are tragic: According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, boys are almost twice as likely to receive special education, and the National Institute of Mental Health reports that boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. 

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Broadcasts

Tools of the Trail: The Path to Manhood – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspirational discussion with Mark Hancock, the CEO of Trail Life USA, about the organization’s focus and pledge to train young boys in a Christ-centered way. Learn more how Christian men are investing in today’s youth, giving them the tools they need to succeed in life with integrity and honor.

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