Stupid Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kids: Don't Have Them If You Won't Raise Them Paperback – Bargain Price, June 1, 2001

This fast moving and informative book is full of high impact facts and examples which clarify what part fathers and mothers actually NEED to play in the raising of psychologically healthy children. It gives real life problems and practical, common sense solutions that actually work, as well as how to help combat the mainstream attitude that children are here for us and for our 'fulfillment' and pleasure. Right on again, Dr. Laura! She isn't afraid of just saying it like it is! We have kids, give them to someone else to rear, and then wonder what has happened to our society? She just levels with parents in the most ACCURATE and DIRECT way. Go Dr. Laura!Full disclosure for my ratings and reviews. I have inserted this disclosure so that you, the potential buyer, might understand how I review items and why I review the items I review. I utilize Amazon for the vast majority items I purchase from day to day. I purchase items such as electronics and electronic devices, technology related devices, computer related devices, tools and knives, clothing, jewelry, cell phone related devices, devices with Bluetooth capability and in general just about every device one might purchase for home or work. In some cases, I do receive items from Amazon sellers at a discounted price in exchange for my fair and honest review. The items I select to receive at a discounted price in exchange for my fair and honest review are items that I use and items that I have a genuine interest in. The fact that I receive some items at a discounted price in exchange for a fair and honest review does not mean that the reviews will only be positive, 4 or 5 stars. As I mentioned, the reviews I post are my fair and honest opinion based on how I felt the product met the expectation that it portrayed on the posting advertisement. This means that when I review a product I do give consideration to that product compared to other products from other manufacturers but it is not the primary focus of my review because I believe in the honesty of the advertisement. If the product advertised is advertised as being far superior or even just superior from its competitors, then I review it as compared to its competitors. If the product advertised is only advertised based on the specific qualities of the product then that is what I review, the specific qualities of that product. This is important to understand when reading my reviews. Peoples tastes and expectations are all different therefor I try not to give generic or vague reviews as much as possible. Below is the breakdown of my start rating review system. Amazon allows rating as 1 to 5 stars. I believe a 5-star item is an item that has met or exceeded each and every one of the expectations, promises, or statements that it had in its advertisement AND that it has proven to perform better than the majority of products in its class. A 4-star rating means that the product has met or exceeded each and every one of the expectations, promises, or statements that it had in its advertisement but it does not particularly stand out among other products in its class of similar design, cost, and functionality. A 3-star rating means that a product met or exceeded most, but not all, of the expectations, promises, or statements that it had in its advertisement. A 2-star rating means that a product did not met or exceeded many one of the expectations, promises, or statements that it had in its advertisement. A 1-star rating means that the product was overall poor, the seller was not forthcoming in the advertisement and the product met none of the advertisement claims. All of these reviews are my opinion and my opinion alone and are not reflective of Amazon or any other company and I do not have any personal or business relationship with any company of any product I review.

Dr. L. is straight forward and to the point which I appreciate. I only wish I would have read this book when I was 20 before an abortion, before living unmarried with a man I only used to take care of me, before dropping out of college. I live every day with guilt from the lifestyle my parents taught me and never talked about with me. I am finally my kid's Mom and a good one after reading and listening to Dr. Laura whom I detested for a long time because she was talking to and about people just like me. Thanks Dr. Laura for making me a better person, Mom and loving female. I will teach my child morality, abstinence, about STD's, self control, self respect and that once you have children they are what is most important until they leave your home with the education to give them the most out of life which they ultimately should receive from their parents. It is my job to raise my children not the schools or daycares. Dr. Laura did work when she had her young son and she also made mistakes but her book is about doing what is right so if that is what you want to do then read this book. Dr. Laura worked around her son so she could be home with him which is exactly what she preaches for all parents to do. It really is black and white and comes down to the choices we all make.

Great read

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. She was able to work two or three hours a day and made enough money over time that her husband was able to quit work. Then she says "If she can do it anyone can".I have worked with the public for 33 years and can count on one hand the number of children with stay at home Moms that I could stand to be around long enough to give them a haircut. I know day care situations can be obsurd but there are just as many stay at home Moms who are not doing their jobs. I have personally known more than a few teachers who say the kids with daycare experience are much better all around students than kids with stay at home Moms.Yes I take in that info because I have four children who have no trouble figuring out who loves them the most. Two of them are grown with kids of their own. I used daycare for all four because I had no choice. Their Dad walked out after 20 years with someone half his age. Most of the single Moms I know wish it was different but it isn't that kind of world. I teach my girls that they need a sound carreer as much as any Man because it makes no difference what your intentions are, Life can throw a variety of curves. Put downs don't make people change.I gave the book a star because I agree with the discipline approaches she suggests. I never want my kids to use a divorce as an excuse for anything.

Perhaps the greatest book ever that makes the argument for tradition, for strong family values, and putting kids needs first. Feminism, materialism, parental “me first” narcissism are all clearly argued against. Yes this book is negative. For all you “one star raters 1. Did you actually read the book? 2. Guess what, Dr. Laura is entirely CORRECT with her conclusions. It is time for us to wake up, read books like this, and learn something about what really works for the traditional family concept that strengthens America.

I don't have time to write everything I want to say but I would classify myself as an attachment style parent and so I thought this book would be traditional style but since I picked it up I can't put it down. She is blunt but that is what a lot of parents need to hear. Too many parents are chasing their own dreams while their kids suffer. She is basically of the type that says do the work or you pay later with kids that never grow up and get in trouble.I have read tons of parenting books and I am glad I picked this one up.I don't agree with EVERYTHING but I wouldn't mind getting her other books after reading this one.

Every potential parent and every new mommy contemplating going back to work early, should read this book! The tone of the book is a bit authoritative, yet the advice is sound! A good book, indeed!

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.

item arrived as indicated and very happy to receive it. have nothing more to say because it was on time.