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Parenthood by Proxy audiobook
- By: Dr. Laura Schlessinger
- Narrator: Dr. Laura Schlessinger
- Category: Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Philosophy
- Length: 2 hours 21 minutes
- Publisher: HarperAudio
- Publish date: March 02, 2004
- Language: English
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Parenthood by Proxy Audiobook Summary
Parenthood by Proxy is a passionate and provocative summation of the perils of parenting and a road map to safety for America’s families.
Never one to shy away from tough truths, Dr. Laura marshals compelling evidence for the widespread neglect of America’s children and condemns the numerous rationalizations to excuse it. Parents, special interest groups, and professionals in education and psychology all contribute to a dangerous trend that places adult fulfillment above obligation to children. Parenthood by Proxy addresses the causes and effects of this national crisis, among them the high rate of divorce, serial marriages, single parenting, the premature sexualization of children, dual-career families, disdain for religion, the redefinition of immoral behavior as lifestyle choices, and societal intolerance for the concept of judgment.
In Parenthood by Proxy, Dr. Laura exhorts parents to make their own children their top priority and, if necessary, to change their lives to do so. In her straight-shooting style, Dr. Laura entreats parents to involve themselves in their children’s hearts, minds, and souls, to cherish and protect them, and to commit to the essential task of teaching them right from wrong. She acknowledges that parents no longer get much support from neighbors or public and private institutions, but she urges mothers and fathers to work even harder to counteract the prevailing culture of selfishness and irresponsibility.
Parenthood by Proxy covers all aspects of parenting, from childbearing to discipline, from multiple families to being role models.
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Parenthood by Proxy Audiobook Narrator
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is the narrator of Parenthood by Proxy audiobook that was written by Dr. Laura Schlessinger
One of the most popular hosts in radio history–with millions of listeners weekly–Dr. Laura Schlessinger has been offering no-nonsense advice infused with a strong sense of personal responsibility for more than 40 years. Her internationally syndicated radio program is now on SiriusXM Triumph Channel 111, and is streamed on the Internet and podcast.
She’s a best-selling author of eighteen books, which range from the provocative (New York Times chart topper The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands) to the poignant (children’s book Why Do You Love Me?). She’s on Instagram and Facebook (with over 1.7 million followers), and her Call of the Day podcast has exceeded one hundred million downloads. She has raised millions for veterans and their families with her boutique, DrLauraDesigns.com, which benefits the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
Dr. Laura holds a Ph.D. in physiology from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, and received her post-doctoral certification in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from the University of Southern California. She was in private practice for 12 years. She has been inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame, received an award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for her Exceptional Public Service, and was the first woman ever to win the National Association of Broadcasters’ prestigious Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Personality.
About the Author(s) of Parenthood by Proxy
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is the author of Parenthood by Proxy
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Parenthood by Proxy Full Details
| Narrator | Dr. Laura Schlessinger |
| Length | 2 hours 21 minutes |
| Author | Dr. Laura Schlessinger |
| Category | |
| Publisher | HarperAudio |
| Release date | March 02, 2004 |
| ISBN | 9780060755706 |
Subjects
The publisher of the Parenthood by Proxy is HarperAudio. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Philosophy
Additional info
The publisher of the Parenthood by Proxy is HarperAudio. The imprint is HarperAudio. It is supplied by HarperAudio. The ISBN-13 is 9780060755706.
Global Availability
This book is only available in the United States.
Goodreads Reviews
Mindi
October 17, 2009
Way back in my college days at BYU I had a professor who had us read this book, and it changed my life! Not because I was planning on putting my kids in day care or anything but because I agreed whole-heartedly with what Dr. Laura says in the book. I remember thinking, "Finally, someone who has the guts to stand up for kids and to stand up to parents!" And the rest is history - I've been a faithful Dr. Laura listener and reader ever since. God bless Dr. Laura - she saves the lives of children and also marriages on a daily basis!
Abby
April 09, 2008
This book is about all the reasons you should stay home and raise your kids, rather than hiring day care or a nanny to do it for you. It convinced me! I'm glad that I was already a stay at home mom or I'd probably quit my job after reading it.
Carolyn
November 11, 2008
Very conservative in parenting views, while not going into minute detail. The underlined message in this book is to be present in your childrens' lives and that being a bad (or absent) parent is 100% your choice.
Leilani
November 21, 2009
No one says it quite like Dr. Laura. Being a parent is the most important job we'll ever have--I want to do better!
Julie
May 29, 2008
Definitely a good read for parents today.
Jennifer
February 19, 2010
OK, I'll admit that I'm a huge DL fan. This book was great. It haven't read it in years... I think I'd like to pick it up again.
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