Parenthood by Proxy: Don't Have Them If You Won't Raise Them

By Laura Schlessinger

Book Overview

Children's welfare is the driving force behind Dr. Laura Schlessinger's mission. A devoted mother to her son, Deryk, she identifies herself as "her kid's mom" because that's her most important job.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060191252
• ISBN13: 9780060191252
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.0" x 5.5"

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More people should stand up for KIDS like this!

I think it's sad that anyone has to try so hard to convince the people of this country to do what's right for their children, but it's apparent that many people don't even want to hear the message, so Dr. Laura takes a big stand on the unpopular (but right) stance. Everyone seems to want to blame the serious problems we encounter in our society on other people or institutions, but few are willing to take the responsibility...

Every person needs to read this before becoming a parent...

Dr. Laura's message is clear - parenting isn't a right, it's a gift. What we do with that gift makes all the difference in the world.I used to be a teacher. I quit the profession when I got tired of children not taking responsibility for their actions. Why should they, their parents aren't. The book drums home that we must take responsibility for our actions. It's not a new message, just one that has been lost.Her...

Those who need to hear this book's message will hate it!

Dr Laura pinpoints exactly how parents have abandoned their children in favor of satisfying their own desires. She presents a very strong case against the forces in American culture which conspire to undermine and denigrate families. Unfortunately, she won't win any converts with this book. The very parents she criticizes won't be swayed by Dr Laura's message here. The truth is just too painful. Alternatively, parents who...

A Punch in the Gut

I don't have kids -- though I would like to someday. However, I teach the kids that Dr. Laura describes in this book on a daily basis, and her assessment/analysis seems to be right on target. As adults, we are too busy attempting to be friends with children to set limits on behavior. Dr. Laura doesn't mince words and she doesn't pull punches. Be prepared to feel nauseated as you read her thoughts on how children are...