Daddy's Hugs

by Russell Johnson, Charlotte

• ISBN13: 9780974189314
• ISBN10: 0974189316
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Tec Pubns

Summary

The text's major premise is that the role of fathers is essential to promote healthy child development and appropriate role modeling. Daddy's Hugs offers striking commentary on the plight of fatherless children. Fathers are portrayed as more than financial breadwinners. Instead, they are depicted as essential emotional caregivers. The book praises and provides examples of fathers who take an active role in parenting. The humorous vignettes make this book an easy read. The book is able to stray away from the common mistake of male bashing. The devaluation of the role of fathers and their inadequate preparation for this role is explored in-depth. Women are not viewed as passive victims to be exploited by males, but as active participants in parenting. It reveals groundbreaking insight into the importance of male role models to prepare males for life and women for mate selection. It is one of the most radical paradigm shifts in child development, since Dr. Benjamin Spock's Baby and Child Care. This book is excellent for mothers, fathers, children, potential parents and partners, as well as those who will work with individuals, families, or are in need of a good laugh.

Author Biography

Charlotte Russell Johnson is the founder of Reaching Beyond, Inc. and Reaching Beyond the Breaks Ministries

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 11
Introduction	p. 13
The Paintbrush	p. 15
The Myths, the Lies	p. 17
My Scars	p. 25
A Daughter to my Mother	p. 39
A Mother to my Child	p. 47
A Father to my Daughter	p. 59
A Father to my Son	p. 77
A Son to my Mother	p. 85
A Wife to my Husband	p. 99
A Husband to my Wife	p. 111
Faithful and True	p. 117
A Respectable Member of Society	p. 127
An Example for Me	p. 137
The Charge	p. 149
Father Help Me	p. 157
From the Heart of Charlotte	p. 161
Prologue	p. 169
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