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Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson

James Clayton "Jim" Dobson, Jr. (born April 21, 1936) is an American evangelical Christian  author, psychologist, and founder of Focus on the Family (FOTF). Dobson, who founded the nonprofit organization in 1977 and also chaired it until 2003, has never drawn a salary from the organization, but has used it to promote his related books and publications, yielding him royalties for sales through other venues.

As part of his role in the organization, he produced Focus on the Family, a daily radio program which according to the organization was broadcast in more than a dozen languages and on over 7,000 stations worldwide, and reportedly heard daily by more than 220 million people in 164 countries. Focus on the Family was also carried by about sixty U.S. television stations daily. Dobson's Focus on the Family show ended in February, 2010, with a new non-FOTF radio show, Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, slated to start in the spring of 2010.He founded the Family Research Council in 1981.

He is an evangelical Christian with conservative views on politics.He has been referred to as "the nation's most influential evangelical leader" by Time, and Slate has indicated him as a successor to evangelical leaders Billy Graham, Jerry Falwell, and Pat Robertson.

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CHILDREN WILL TEST PARENTS’ NERVES ON FAMILY VACATIONS Unpublished

Thursday, 12 January 2012 10:32 Published in Today's Lifestyle
QUESTION: Why is it that children are often the most obnoxious and irritating on vacations and at other times when parents specifi - cally try to please them? On those special days, you’d think the kids would say to themselves, “Wow! Mom and Dad are doing something really nice for us, taking us on this great vacation. We’re going to give them a break and be really good kids today.” Isn’t that reasonable?

Children’s Behavior May Be Accidental, Not Intentional Unpublished

Thursday, 05 January 2012 10:43 Published in Today's Lifestyle
Question: I need more help understanding how to interpret childish behavior. My problem is that I don’t know how to react when my son, Chris, annoys me. I’m sure there are many minor infractions that a parent should just ignore or overlook. At other times, immediate discipline is necessary. But I’m not sure I’ll react in the right way on the spur of the moment.
  

Don’t Let Small Grievances Ruin Relationship With Parents Unpublished

Wednesday, 06 October 2010 13:19 Published in Today's Lifestyle
QUESTION: I have plenty of reasons to resent my parents. They’ve never abused me or anything like that, but they do such stupid things. My dad’s work has been the only thing he cared about. My mom is a perpetual nagger. How can I respect people like that?

Learning How To Converse Is Like A Game of Catch Unpublished

Wednesday, 22 September 2010 09:41 Published in Today's Lifestyle
QUESTION: Last week you answered a question from my girlfriend. I’m the boyfriend who doesn’t talk very much. I’ve been that way all of my life. Part of the problem is that I just don’t like to reveal what I’m feeling. But also, I don’t know how to talk to people. I get really uncomfortable when I’m with people and I’m expected to say things. Can you give me some hints about how to express myself?

MARRIAGES EXPERIENCE STALE PERIODS; MUST BE ENERGIZED Unpublished

Wednesday, 08 September 2010 10:40 Published in Today's Lifestyle
QUESTION: My wife and I love each other very much, but we’re going through a time of apathy. We just don’t feel close to each other. Is this normal, and is there a way to bring back the fire?
   

Forcing A Little One To Eat Is Always A Losing Battle Unpublished

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 12:18 Published in Today's Lifestyle
QUESTION: Should a parent try to force a child to eat?
   

Children Deserve Plenty Of Quality Time With Parents Unpublished

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:38 Published in Today's Lifestyle
QUESTION: I have very little time to spend with my children these days, but I make sure the hours we do get to spend together are meaningful. Do you agree that the quality of time you are with your kids is more important than the quantity?

Parents Must Make Time For Their Rebellious Teens Unpublished

Wednesday, 18 August 2010 09:31 Published in Today's Lifestyle
QUESTION:Teenage rebellion has hit our home at last. My 15-year-old son’s rotten attitude just went from bad to worse! How do I get him through the “rapids” of adolescence without rocking the boat any more than absolutely necessary?
   

The Strong, Silent Type Usually Does Not Change Unpublished

Wednesday, 11 August 2010 09:19 Published in Today's Lifestyle
QUESTION: My boyfriend doesn’t talk to me very much. He’s just a very quiet and shy person. Will he always be this way? I just wish he’d tell me what he’s thinking and feeling.

Violent Shows, Toys Should Concern Parents Unpublished

Wednesday, 04 August 2010 09:55 Published in Today's Lifestyle
QUESTION: I’m concerned about the violent content of some children’s cartoon shows and the toys and other products connected with them. My husband thinks they’re harmless. What’s your point of view?

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