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A Man and His Ultimate Priority
It occurred first in 1969, when my book Dare to Discipline was being written. I was running at an incredible speed, working myself to death like every other man I knew. I was Superintendent of Youth for my church, and labored under a heavy speaking schedule. Eight or ten "unofficial" responsibilities were added to my full-time commitment at USC School of Medicine and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.
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Dad, Please Talk to Your Daughter
As you seek to understand your daughter, another major factor you must not overlook is that there is 15 percent more blood flowing in the female brain than in that of a male, and it is more likely to
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Avoid Overprotection and Dependency
Let's look at the threats to self-esteem that must come as your child matures. From about three years of age, your little pride and joy begins making his way into the world of other people.
Broadcasts
Fatherlessness: An Epidemic
Did you know that 1 in 4 children live in a home without a dad? What implication does that have for the future of our kids and our culture? Today on Family Talk, Chris Fabry turns the tables and interviews Dr. James Dobson and Kurt Bruner to discuss their novel, Fatherless. They take a hard look at how the choices we're making, both as individuals AND as a nation, are affecting our destinies and generations to come.
Videos
Why Fathers Are So Important
In 1942, General Douglas MacArthur was given an award for being a good father. His response shows the true value of being a dad: “Nothing has touched me more deeply than by the National Father's Day Committee. By profession, I am a soldier and take great pride in that fact. But I am prouder, infinitely prouder, to be a father. A soldier destroys in order to build. The father only builds, never destroys. The one has the potentialities of death, the other embodies creation and life. And while the hordes of death are mighty, the battalions of life are mightier still. It is my hope that my son, when I am gone, will remember me not from the battle, but in the home.” In this video, Dr. James Dobson explains why dads are so important, as they occupy a special place in the hearts of their kids that no one else can satisfy.
Policy & Culture
What Is A Man?
Our culture is trying to redefine what a man is, but the Bible makes it clear. In this video, Dr. Owen Strachan explains that Scripture reveals God’s design and purpose for man, and that Jesus perfectly exemplified masculinity. He displayed courage and selflessness in the face of danger when He gave His life on the cross. His great sacrifice shows that real heroism lies in the willingness to risk one's safety for the sake of others.
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Every Dad Has Some Regrets
We can no more be perfect parents than we can be perfect human beings. The task of raising kids in a fast-paced world is infinitely complex, and life itself takes a toll on our good intentions. But kids are resilient, and they usually manage to turn out rather well. Remember that the Creator in the Garden of Eden also had "children" who were rebellious.
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Parenting Without Fear
Question: Dr. Dobson, I worry so much about my children and wonder if I'm raising them wisely. Every few days my husband and I encounter a problem we don't know how to handle. Is it common for parents to feel this way?
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Should Christian Kids Ever Fight Back?
Question: Dr. Dobson, how much self-control and Christian responsibility can we expect of a child? For example, my five-year-old daughter has a rather passive personality, and she is constantly being hit, kicked and pinched by other children in the neighborhood. I have taught her not to fight back, showing her the words of Jesus in the Bible. Still, it hurts me to see her beaten—sometimes by children much smaller than she is. What do you suggest?
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
