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James C. Dobson

出生: April 21, 1936 – Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

James C. Dobson is an American psychologist, evangelical Christian author, and broadcaster best known for founding Focus on the Family. Writing on parenting, marriage, and child development, he authored books including Dare to Discipline and The Strong-Willed Child, and became an influential voice in conservative Christian family life through books and radio.

传记与作者历程

James Clayton Dobson Jr. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 21, 1936, and was raised in an evangelical Nazarene family that moved through small towns in Texas and Oklahoma before settling in San Benito, Texas. He studied psychology at Pasadena College, graduating in 1958, then earned a master’s degree from the University of Southern California in 1962 and a doctorate in child development there in 1967. He went on to serve at USC’s medical school and at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where his work in child development gave him the professional credibility that later set his public voice apart from that of clergy or purely devotional writers. ((https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Dobson))

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名言

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Everything he has invested, or withheld, will be there
-A Wife’s Countenance
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Burnout isn’t inevitable in a busy household
-Exhausted Mothers of Preschoolers
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Today’s kids, by contrast, are walking through the valley of the shadow!
-Is Good Family Life Harder Today?
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All that is needed to grow the most vigorous weeds is a small crack in the sidewalk
-11 Marriage Killers You Need to Avoid
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When a woman knows that she is loved and loved deeply, she glows from the inside
-Know Your Wife’s Deepest Longings
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The father-daughter relationship sets the stage for all future romantic involvements
-How a Dad Shapes His Daughter’s View of Boys
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The culture is at war with parents for the hearts and minds of their children
-Why Rules Alone Don’t Work
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Create the best marriage possible from the raw materials brought by two imperfect human beings with two distinctly unique personalities
-Do You Accept Your Spouse As Is?

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Parenting, Love, Growth & Social Skills

Parenting, Love, Growth & Social Skills

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Parenting, Social Skills, Love & Partnership

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This learning plan bridges the gap between theoretical wisdom and practical life application for those seeking deeper self-awareness and better family dynamics. It is ideal for parents, educators, and lifelong learners who want to combine ethical frameworks with psychological science to raise resilient children and live more intentionally.

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社区声音

"James Dobson, influential voice of the religious right, dies at 89"

The Washington Post

"James Dobson, who has died aged 89, was for many years one of the leading members of the religious right in the US"

The Guardian

"James Dobson, a formidable force in America’s social conservative movement and promoter of an anti-abortion and "pro-family" agenda, died at 89"

Reuters

"James Dobson was a child psychologist, radio host, and founder of Focus on the Family"

Britannica

"James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and key leader on the Christian right, dies at 89"

AP News

"James Dobson, once the most powerful tentpole of the Religious Right and a kingmaker for politicians professing faith, died Thursday"

TIME

"The prophet has been psychologist James Dobson, who dispenses child-rearing advice on the radio from his Colorado ministry"

Newsweek

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