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Portrait of James Dobson

James Dobson

(1936–2025) Psychologist United States

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James Dobson was a psychologist from the United States, best known for Preparing for Adolescence.

Quick Facts About James Dobson

Born: April 21, 1936
Died: August 21, 2025
Nationality: United States
Profession: Psychologist
Notable works: Preparing for Adolescence

About James Dobson

He was ranked as one of the most influential spokesmen for conservative social positions, never became an ordained minister, and was described as "the nation's most influential evangelical leader" by The New York Times, while Slate said he succeeded leaders like Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson.

Quotes by James Dobson · Page 3

If homes are going to survive, it will be because husbands and fathers again place their families at the highest level on…

Families

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When these parenting years have passed, something precious will have flickered and gone out of my life. Thus, I am resolved to…

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If a woman plans to terminate her pregnancy, she commonly refers to the life within her as the 'fetus'. But if she…

Abortion

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God has called us to be His representatives in our nation and in our world. Select candidates who represent your views and…

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One of the most important responsibilities in the Christian life is to care about others, smile at them, and be a friend…

Care

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'Dare to Discipline' was published in 1970 in the midst of the Vietnam War and a culture of rebellion. The book was…

Book

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With a lot of either unintended consequences or consequences that were hidden. The National Organization for Women and what I would call…

Feminism

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Sometimes we're so concerned about giving our children what we never had growing up, we neglect to give them what we did…

Child

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Males and females are unique and different, because their brains are different. There's not a limitation on girls. My grandmother was very…

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Homosexuals can be, you know, committed to each other. And they have freedom to behave in the ways that they do, but…

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It is very important to understand that pluralism is part of our system. We don't all think the same thing and part…

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The institution of the family has very few friends in Washington. There are lobbyists in Washington for every possible entity, from the…

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Unfortunately, many young believers - and some older ones, too - do not know that there will be times in every person's…

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There is no greater privilege in living than bringing a tiny new human being into the world and then trying to raise…

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Clearly, the Scripture tells us that we lack the capacity to grasp God's infinite mind or the way He intervenes in our…

Arrogant

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“You don't need anger to control children. You do need action, occasionally. Furthermore, you can apply the action anywhere on the time…

Anger

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I'm not Catholic, but I have a great deal of respect for Pope John Paul. I think that he has stood firm…

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The final heartbeat for the Christian is not the mysterious conclusion to a meaningless existence. It is, rather, the grand beginning to…

Christian

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Traditional Judeo-Christian values literally hang in the balance in America. They can be 'forgotten' in a single generation if they are not…

America

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A boy or girl who knows that love abounds at home will not resent well-deserved punishment. One who is unloved or ignored…

Boys

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God's Heart is especially tender toward the downtrodden and the defeated. He knows your name and He has seen every tear you…

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I don't want to make a mistake that would hurt the cause of Christ late in my life, so I'm going to…

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Those who control what young people are taught, and what they experience - what they see, hear, think, and believe - will…

Atheism

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Can't you see the Creator of the universe, who understands every secret, every mystery, sitting patiently and listening to a four-year-old talk…

Beautiful

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Politics is dirty. Politics is exciting. Politics is often very, very difficult and disappointing. And I really would rather the world would…

Dad

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It is my view that our society can be no more stable than the foundation of individual family units upon which it…

Children

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