Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women

A good read for any parent

I really enjoyed the book "Bringing up Girls" by James Dobson. In the beginning, I thought this book would be more geared toward mothers as naturally it seems mothers want to know the best advice on raising daughters. However, once I read the book, I discovered that there is a great deal of information geared toward fathers. I shared many of the things I read with my husband, and now that I have finished the book, he has started reading it. This book was thought provoking and led my husband and I to discuss our past parenting experience as well as things that we would like to add to or change about our future parenting endeavors. James Dobson is able to provide not only information based on many years of research, but also practical information based on his experience working with girls throughout the years as well as his experience raising his own daughter. James Dobson does present a strong opinion about stay at home parenting in this book. At times, I did not like reading those sections as I am a working mother. I do feel that overall; this book is an excellent tool to use. It is based on Biblical principles and provides a loving approach to parenting. I also liked this book because you can read it no matter what age your daughter is. Our daughters are 3 and 7, but the parenting strategies used in this book could also be used for teenagers. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is concerned about raising a daughter with high moral values and a strong self esteem.

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An tool to help raise girls...

I was quite surprised at this book. Honestly, I thought when first looking at it.boring - BUT - it simply was very liberating for me, being a Mom of two very different girls.
Let me just say - this is not a book that should be left to be read by the children. It deals with some very hard issues and very "grown-up" issues.
I appreciated the wisdom that Dr. Dobson has put into this book and even though I don't always agree with everything he says - it was very informative.
Let's me just say, raising children is not an easy task and I need Godly counsel, this book is a very helpful tool.

Blessings to you! You are loved!

Note: I was sent complimentary copy for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated. The review was my honest opinion and views and not influenced by the sponsor in any way.

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great guide for girls

"bring up girls" is a very wonderful bestseller which is very hard to put down with very exellent advice for parents and gradparents as well as older brothers and sisters and church groups. we have so many things and questianable people and organizations that can push many bad inflences into a young girls life it is very handy to have a very handy book with some helpful guidelines for a young ladys life that can help her stay away from the wrong things in life and give her a better challenge and heads up. great gift idea for a pastor friend or church library or family member .

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Girls have many challenges facing them these days. They are faci

Girls have many challenges facing them these days. They are facing them at younger ages than generations before them. As parents how are we guiding them, equipping them to make wise choices. This is the ultimate guide to raising our daughters - written by a trusted family counselor, Dr. James Dobson.

I picked this book because I wanted to see what specific things he would say about girls. I have read Dare to Discipline and The Strong Willed Child. I read those two books at a time when I felt that my 3 older children were handfuls. Let me just say now that years later my fourth makes her three older siblings look like easy and laid back children.

I was definitely impressed with the way he wrote this book and has current information which is relevant to the issues I am and will be dealing with. I should say "we", as I read many passages to my husband, who is not a reader, so that we could both implement Dr. Dobson's suggestions into our teachings.

I probably underlined half of the book. I needed to have places I could go back to, so that I could remember what was suggested for each situation I encounter with my youngest daughter. I would strongly suggest to anyone with a daughter to get this book and take his advice to heart. I know that with prayer and Dr. Dobson, I may just survive raising this last daughter and she may actually survive childhood and become an admirable and beautiful young lady.

Bringing Up Girls

Thursday, April 26, 2012Bringing Up Girls (A Review)



Practical advice for raising girls. This book will shape the way I lead my girls safely into womanhood.

In the shadow of Bringing Up Boys, Dr. James Dobson gives readers Bringing Up Girls. This book is Dr. Dobson's passionate plea to keep our girls from growing up too fast. This book is also a plea for our children to enjoy the wonderful childhood God has given them.

Our young women no longer believe they are beautiful and no longer see themselves as God sees them. As our girls struggle with peer pressure and the worldly demands put upon them, this book reminds parents to find their wisdom within God's word. Our young women are growing up into a different world and with different challenges. They encounter temptation younger and younger. To help our girls approach womanhood whole, use this book to remind your daughter and yourself that you are loved.

Our young women are growing up in trying circumstances as well. Dr. Dobson points out our girls are hungry physically, mentally, and spiritually for fathers. Let us as readers and believers cling to the Sovereign Lord for the redemption of families and the restoration of fatherhood within our country.

Raising children is a marathon and not for the faint of heart; let us approach it with fortitude. This book is an easy read and a breath of fresh air. An enduring message all parents need to hear and review. No one understands grace like parents as we attempt to raise our children perfectly. God only calls us to give our best. He empowers us with His Holy Spirit, to mold us, guide us, and make us into what He desires for his children to be through parenthood. God calls us to be faithful and he will transform our parenthood into victory.

I am thankful for the good questions and testimonies laid out in this book. I am also thankful to parents who were authentic and transparent whose questions/letters/encouragement give parents like me hope.

Thank to Tyndale for a free copy to review for an honest opinion

Highly recommend

Wonderful views, examples and stories from Dobson and other contributors. My husband and I are both reading this book and getting so much out of it!

Amazing!

Simply a must read for any parent wishing to raise kids as God commands us to.

Outstanding!

A great read

Raising Children Is The Toughest And Most Rewarding Job Ever

In a day and age when it seems tougher and more difficult to raise our children, this book offers a treasure trove of information. I will be the first to tell you that I don't know everything because, things aren't like they used to be. That makes this book a must have to help fill in the gaps.

I also recommend "When God Stopped Keeping Score." I thought that the book was just about forgiveness, I soon learned, it was about so much more. Having read it, I feel like a better person. There is a story of the mother, the daughter and the rock that warmed my heart and will do the same for you.

Great

Thanks, there are a lot of great information.

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A Must read!

This is a very well written and informative book on bringing up girls. It is a great companion to the Bringing up Boys book. It is a must read book for any parent (mom AND dad) and/or grandparent to help in the upbringing of daughters.

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