Stupid Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kids [Paperback]

 

 

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This book is very well writen with no psychobable. It brings a very interesting reflexion on what parents should and should'nt do to do their job as parents.

If you are a mom that works outside the home, you probably won't like this book. Dr. Laura just tells it like it is and I'm sure alot of people find it offensive. I think it is refreshing to hear someone who sticks up for our children (it should be us-their parents.) As a physician, I see too many people who put there own selfish needs ahead of their kids. If you don't want to raise them, don't have them. Good advice.

Ok. Let's really get a few things straight for those of you who have read some of the 1-2 star rating reviews and feel discouraged about redaing this book. For one thing, yes Dr. Laura does use the straight-in-your face, to the point kind of language in this book. But, I would never go as far to say that she is "insulting" because I accept that there are different types of personalities in this world and she has made it quite clear, if you have ever listened to her radio program, that that is just her personality and the way she is. Secondly, she has stated time and time again that she is not AGAINST the female race and working parents, she is simply SO passionate about the raising of children and making sure that parents place their children as a priority ABOVE their careers, that she comes off sounding as though she's insulting people when she really is not. Also, I have heard so many callers that FINALLY "get it" and change their lives for the better after Dr laura's to the point, in your face advice is given. For so many it is like cold water being splashed in their face, to wake them up and make them realize the mistakes they are making that are hurting their children. Thanks to her, so many families have changed around their whole life styles in order to allow the mother to stay home with their children. And there are actually people that believe that daycare is BETTER than having a real parent around? Are you kidding yourselves? Would that be the choice YOU would have made as a child? "Day care, nanny, or your mommy--what's it gonna be kid?"
"Oh Day care please!!! I get so much socialization!" Give me a break! Tell the kids that are exhausted and worn out from 9-10 hour days in day care, that it's actually better for them than their own parents. Just look at the Research---"Day Care Deception" is an excellent book which sites TONS of research on the matter and see for yourselves. In my opinion this book is great because some parents, not all, really do need a wake up call. And, by the way, with the computer boom, yes there are LOTS of at-home type of work that you CAN do to be home with your child. This is what I did and--where there's a will, MOST OF THE TIME, There IS a way. Those of you who honestly can't put food on the table or a roof over your heads without two incomes--I am not refering to you. But, I do wish you all the best. Lastly, I find it so sad that so many people judge DR Laura by rummers that they have heard about her past. Even if these rummers were true--SO WHAT? Is she leading the same life NOW? No. And yet so many people dig up her past. Haven't you EVER done anything you regreted and later learned from? She has openly stated in her radio program that she has had different beliefs many years ago and how she changed and became the person she is today. I can understand feeling uncertainty towards her if she is doing things NOW contrary to what she states, but her past is her past (even though I don't know or bother to listen to a whole heck of a lot of the gossip around). Anyways, I've said my peace. And I DO recommend this book. Toss any harsh tones in this book aside and instead really ABSORB the POINT of this book--to better the lives of our children. TAKE WHAT YOU CAN LEARN. Good luck, and ALL THE BEST!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
The real issue behind all the dissenters of this book is that Feminism has failed and that kids really do need fathers and families or they become hyperviolent or hypersexual... Read more

Published on July 3 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars pompous self righteous drivel
Sorry, Laura, I refuse to call a pop shrink a doctor, but this book along the rest your "cataloge" is worse than useless; it is harmful. Read more

Published on Feb 18 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Get Real
Dr Laura I'm afraid is hopelessly out of touch. Oprah I can understand but you listen to Ms Schlesinger and realize that she really has no idea what life is like without a few... Read more

Published on Feb 14 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Stands up for kids
I'm not sure Schlessinger and I could ever be best buddies, but I do appreciate her in that she sticks up for kids. Read more

Published on Feb 11 2004 by J. Danielson

4.0 out of 5 stars You Will Receive What You Wish For - Black and White
Needless to say before you rush out and buy this book, please listen to Dr. Laura on the radio for at least 30 minutes. If you like what you hear, then buy the book. Read more

Published on Jan 10 2004 by J. E. Robinson

5.0 out of 5 stars Such an inspiration to all mothers!!
Because of finances, I had been second guessing my choice to stay at home with my two children since the beginning of the year. Read more

Published on July 27 2003 by Andreas Bader

1.0 out of 5 stars Put downs don't make People want to change
I was disappointed in this book. Dr. Laura goes on for the intire first half of the book putting everyone who uses daycare down. Not just put downs, a total belittlement. Read more

Published on Feb 5 2002 by Donna J. King

2.0 out of 5 stars Too subtle to be of use
When I picked up this book, I was surprised to find that Dr. Laura holds back, trying to balance her tough love advice with an odd compromising prose that I haven't seen in her... Read more

Published on Feb 1 2002 by Everett Green

4.0 out of 5 stars DR. LAURA AT HER FINEST!
While I have not entirely agreed with all the information Dr. Laura has given in one of two of her previous books, I do believe that this is one or her better books. Read more

Published on Jan 11 2002 by Sandra D. Peters

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book - Even if you are a working parent
This book provides good advice on parenting and is a good resource. It does ignore important research and statistics on quality, loving child care situations. Read more

Published on Jan 3 2002

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