Product Description

Over the past twenty-five years, more than a million parents and teachers have benefited from Dr. James Dobsons insightful counsel in the classic Hide or Seek. Now revised and updated, The New Hide or Seek provides a new generation of parents with practical pointers for building self-esteem in their children.

In this book, well-known family psychologist James Dobson exposes the false value system of our society, which measures worth by beauty and intelligence and reserves respect and esteem for only a select few. He provides twelve comprehensive strategies that offer specific instruction on how to:

* protect children from the agony of inferiority
* compensate for the unfair value judgments that damage self-confidence
* take solid steps to build self-esteem in children from infancy onward

Each strategy is followed by an informative question-and-answer section discussing common problems that occur in the lives of children. Readers will learn which values they should impart to give kids the courage to seek their best rather than hide in fear.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #131360 in Books
• Published on: 1999-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 234 pages

Review
A warm book of rare understanding with much practical material for solving family problems of insecurity. -- L. A. Times

Dobson is specific in his advice . . . and balances the spiritual and psychological sides of the problem. -- Christianity Today

About the Author
Dr. James Dobson is founder and president of Focus on the Family. He is also the best-selling author of The New Dare to Discipline, The Strong-willed Child, Parenting Isnt for Cowards, Love for a Lifetime, and Life on the Edge. Dr. Dobson and his wife are the parents of two grown children.

Customer Reviews

A great preview into building your childs self esteem!
Upon strong recommendation from my cousin I read Hide or Seek. I have read many books on raising children as I aspire to be the best parent that I possibly can. I have found that James Dobson more consistantly finds the balance between loving your children and teaching your children hands down to other literature that is available. He has helped me to trust in my own capability and knowledge and develop a system that works for "our" family. There are so many paths that we as parents have to speculate about. Dobson helps to high-light a path that nurtures your childs spirit while developing a deep sense of respect for themselves as well as others.

Biblical vision and values for our children
ENOUGH of this "passive parenting" many adults hold so dear to their hearts! This book holds strong and solid advice for parents to be a formative part of their child's life by exercising love, understanding, and discipline. It is an incredible book and an easy two-day read. Isaiah 54:13 conveys the ultimate goal and message of this book, "All thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children". It reaffirmed for me biblical values for raising my child to please the Lord by preserving the delicate spirit within. You will absolutely fall in love with this book and begin your search for the next Dr. Dobson book...as I am!

Not just for parents
I was required recently to read this book for a youth ministry class I'm taking to prepare me for an internship. While the book is geared towards parents of younger children, much of the same material may be applied to youth ministry. Also, I find that much of it SHOULD be applied in my own daily life. This book offers great insight into how children develope and I would encourage everyone to read, no matter what your situation is.