Summary Of Strong Willed Child Dobson

Dr. James Dobson is an American Evangelical Christian, author, psychologist, radio talk show host (Family Talk), and founder of Focus on the Family (FOTF). In the “Strong Willed Child,” Dr. Dobson shares communication techniques that resonate with children. He emphasizes the need for parents or guardians to assume the role of head of the household; thereby, it is parents who need to set boundaries and guidelines in the home. He explains that parents (guardians) how to differentiate between a mistake and willful defiance. It is a no-nonsense Christian approach of maintaining love and control in balance.
Dr. Dobson also compares our current generation with those of the past. Present society has an aversion to specific forms of discipline (e.g., spanking) preferring to accommodate and cater to their children’s every whim. Homes have become child centered, which has resulted in disrespect for authority, entitlement expectancy, grandiose sense of self-importance, and a lack of a moral compass. He emphasizes that all children are unique and discipline should be administered
Dobson addresses corporal punishment and his abhorrence of child abuse, which is not exclusive to homes of the poor. He offers examples of Biblical discipline in contrast to those of real child abuse.in addition to studies contrasting the effects of child abuse to that of constructive discipline. The argument of “To Spank or Not to Spank,” in an argument and counterpoint format; additionally, there is a parent’s guide with a question/answer format. Many people equate spanking with beating; however, Dr. Dobson goes into detail differentiating between the two. He makes it crystal clear that a spanking should never be administered in a fit of anger; otherwise, the spanking could easily go too far resulting in abuse. He offers scriptural reference regarding God’s expectations of the parent’s responsibility to protect and mold their children in adherence to His