Parenthood by Proxy is a passionate and provocative summation of the
perils of parenting and a road map to safety for America's families.
Never one to shy away from tough truths, Dr. Laura marshals compelling
evidence for the widespread neglect of America's children and condemns
the numerous rationalizations to excuse it. Parents, special interest
groups, and professionals in education and psychology all contribute to
a dangerous trend that places adult fulfillment above obligation to
children. Parenthood by Proxy addresses the causes and effects of this
national crisis, among them the high rate of divorce, serial marriages,
single parenting, the premature sexualization of children, dual-career
families, disdain for religion, the redefinition of immoral behavior as
lifestyle choices, and societal intolerance for the concept of judgment.
In Parenthood by Proxy, Dr. Laura exhorts parents to make their own
children their top priority and, if necessary, to change their lives to
do so. In her straight-shooting style, Dr. Laura entreats parents to
involve themselves in their children's hearts, minds, and souls, to
cherish and protect them, and to commit to the essential task of
teaching them right from wrong. She acknowledges that parents no longer
get much support from neighbors or public and private institutions, but
she urges mothers and fathers to work even harder to counteract the
prevailing culture of selfishness and irresponsibility.
Parenthood by Proxy covers all aspects of parenting, from childbearing
to discipline, from multiple families to being role models.
