Dobson - Bringing Up Boys

S TRONG, STABLE, GODLY MEN are the greatest need of our time. Married or single, if you have a son, you will want to have this book as a ready reference. Its a comprehensive study by a godly man who knows his subject.

K AY A RTHUR

nationally syndicated broadcaster and Bible teacher

I CAN T THINK OF a more important subject. Thankfully Americas premier expert is speaking. All people, Christian and non-Christian alike, should read this and take it to heart. It just could save America.

C HUCK C OLSON

founder and chairman, Prison Fellowship Ministries

C LEAR, COMPASSIONATE , and a must for every boy who aspires to godly manhood.

E LISABETH E LLIOT

author and international speaker

I ONLY WISH Dr. Dobsons book would have been available when I was raising my two boys. He touches every essential area about boys, and Im excited about the enrichment and encouragement this book will bring to families.

G ARY S MALLEY

founder, The Smalley Relationship Center;

author and national speaker

O VER THE YEARS , Dr. James Dobson has written books that have become THE definitive works to their audience. Bringing Up Boys is filled with hard data to give it credibility and authority, stories to make its message clear and plain, and the authors whole heart to fill it with passion. If you have a son, this book is must reading. This book is a classic... the definitive work on raising sons.

R OBERT D. W OLGEMUTH

author and general editor for The Devotional Bible for Dads

J IM D OBSON has done it again! Not only does he have his fingers on the pulse of one of the greatest needs in America, but he has the heart and answers that are needed. This book will revolutionize your view of how to raise sons. Read it and apply it for the sake of the next generation of men!

D ENNIS R AINEY

executive director, Family Life

I HAVE BEEN a psychologist for 35 years, and I only wish I had owned James Dobsons Bringing Up Boys through those years. This book takes a huge leap in advancing our understanding of one of the most complex and provocative topics of our age. Dobson deals with the detailed questions relating to why boys and girls are different and why boys have had such difficulty relating effectively to their challenges. This is a must-read book for every person in our culture.

N EIL C LARK W ARREN

psychologist, author, and speaker

W ITH HUMILITY AND HONESTY Dr. Dobson tells us how to connect with a God who is enough! Enough to help, encourage, forgive, and empower us! Wisdom gained here will make our sons and grandsons lives replete with grace that goes on, and grows on, to godly young manhood.

J ILL B RISCOE

international speaker and author;

Briscoe Ministries, Inc.

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Bringing Up Boys

Copyright 2001 by James Dobson, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Edited by Lisa A. Jackson

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Dobson, James C., date.

Bringing up boys / by James C. Dobson

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 978-0-8423-5266-6 (hc)

ISBN 978-1-4143-0450-2 (sc)

1. Parenting Religious aspects Christianity. 2. Boys Religious life. I. Title.

BV4529 .D63 2001

248.8'45 dc21 2001003777

ISBN 978-1-4143-4147-7 (ePub); ISBN 978-1-4143-2712-9 (Kindle); ISBN 978-1-4143-5776-8 (Apple)

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This book is affectionately dedicated to my son, Ryan, who has brought such joy and happiness to his mother and me.

Of all the titles I have been granted, including psychologist, author, professor, and president, the one that I cherish most is simply Dad.

Being a father to Ryan and his sister, Danae, has been the highlight of my life.