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Summary: Right on, Dr. Laura, you're 99.5% right!
Review: Having read "The Ten Commandments" by Dr. Laura, I saw this one in the library & couldn't pass it up. In this, her newest book, she details what's wrong with this country when it comes to children. Far from being doom & gloom, she, as one reviewer so eloquently stated, "hit the nail on the head". She takes aim at those who are working simply to be able to provide themselves with the nicest car on the lot or the nicest house on the street. Many have become too concerned with "keeping up with the Jones's" too even care about their own children. Yes, there are times when it becomes necessary for both parents to work and in those situations, some have to make a tough choice to put their children in day care. This is not a judgement against those people nor is it a judgement against the day care industry. Let's face the cold hard facts, here. Children need TWO loving parents at all times-not a significant other, not a part-time dad or mom. Studies have shown this to be the ideal situation. Of course, we all know terrible events happen such as the loss of a parent or a parent deciding to abandon their family. Either one of these situations would result in only a one parent family, but Dr. Laura isn't condemning those in that situation. What she is condemning is the Murphy Brown-esque type of thinking-becoming a parent on purpose without being married! Shacking up? The Bible plainly states (for those who would take the time to read it) that pre-marital sex is wrong. I'm sorry, but it's plain as day. Homosexual adoption? Again, I'll make enemies here. I have family and good friends who are homosexual, but a child simply does not thrive in this type of environment. In short, thank you Dr. Laura for being the voice crying in the wilderness. Along with Rush Limbaugh, you're helping bring America back to it's common sense.
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Summary: It's time for this message to be told
Review: I enjoyed Parenthood by Proxy very much, mostly due to the fact that I agree with the message. Unlike the other review written for the book so far, I do listen to Dr. Laura and agree with her stance on being an at-home parent. Media and gossip magazines are calling Dr. Laura a "bigot", but unless you listen to her regularly you should not listen to those reports. She is a woman of God and reminds us daily of our obligation to children. Most parents today take the easy way out when they have a child and allow the child to grow up in a day care facility because they still want "a life of their own" and the new cars, the big house and "stuff". I hope that every pregnant woman (and expecting fathers!) read this latest book by Dr. Laura and make the life change that's necessary to raise a loved, confident and moral child.
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Summary: One Long Whine
Review: I have been an at-home (feminist) mom for all the years I have been a mother. I think there is great value in being at home, and I am enjoying this season of my life tremendously. This book, however, doesn't say anything at all new. To be sure, Dr Laura does have the anger/whine thing down really well. If you are a hard-working parent trying to make ends meet, reading this will make you feel pretty awful--like a dog whose master just found the pee on her rug. There must be selfish people dropping their kids off in day care, but all the men and women I know who use day care are thoughtful, loving parents. If you want to be castigated for trying to manage home/work, by all means, read this book. If you want to read something that takes into account a complicated world, where most women aren't lucky/talented enough to make big money hosting their own radio show (where you only need to show up during the hours the kids are in school), I advise a great big pass.
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Summary: More people should stand up for KIDS like this!
Review: 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 for raising their own children properly. I wish there were more people promoting this message! For those of you who don't like Dr. Laura's style, you're entitled to your opinion, of course. But attacking the message on the grounds that you're entitled to do what you want and live your life however you want to just confirms the message of this book - that many adults are spending too much time taking care of themselves and ignoring their childrens' needs. I'm pregnant with my first child, and my husband and I are willing to make personal sacrifices in order to do what is right in raising this child, including giving up a good 2nd income and doing without the nice vacations and fun "toys" we've had in the past. I only wish more people felt this way.
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Summary: Stay at home if you can
Review: If, and "if" is the key word here, if you can arrange to stay at home with your children, you should.
After listening to Laura's advice, I found out that I was missing the most important years with my kids and decided to stay at home. After all, children are our most valuble resource and they deserve our love and undivided attention.
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