southern california guy Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) I work as a truck driver (Local now), but I only started listening to Dr Laura a couple of years ago. I'd heard critical things about her and I was convinced that I wouldn't like her. But when I finally listened to her I was impressed. Nobody said things like her. And I liked her advice. But she didn't mince words -- she called women who lived with their boyfriends "Shack up honey's". She would tell people what she thought. Things that I suppose we've all thought. I guess what was really different about her is that she emphasized protecting and taking care of children. She emphasized the children. And when I think about it very few people do. She was against daycare, she felt that divorcee's with children should wait until the children were grown to remarry, and she would tell women who called in -- and said that they didn't love their husbands anymore -- that they should stay in the marriage until the children were at least grown. I miss her.. Edited January 23, 2011 by southern california guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Dude what's wrong with daycare ? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern california guy Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 [quote name='Delivery Boy' timestamp='1295769961' post='2203359'] Dude what's wrong with daycare ? lol [/quote] Here's what Dr Laura wrote on her [url="http://www.drlaurablog.com/2010/07/15/daycares-dont-care/"]blog[/url] : [b] DAYCARES DON'T CARE[/b] I consider day care (outside of emergency backup) a form of child neglect, and definitely one of society’s ills, as mothers are being universally reinforced to turn their babies, toddlers, and small children over to institutionalization instead of loving parental contact for most of the day. One of you emailed to me a link to a website called Daycares Don’t Care…How Can A Daycare Love? It’s at www.daycaresdontcare.org. Here’s a sample of what’s on their homepage: “Everyone knows it’s true, but almost everyone is afraid to say it: day care institutions don’t care about or love your child like you do. For years, many experts have been warning us about the detrimental consequences for children placed in day care. This website contains an extensive index of publications about the problems with day care from well-known child development authorities, psychologist, psychiatrists, pediatricians, public policy analysts, sociologists, day care providers, and others. This collection of day care information seeks to counterbalance the relentless pressure placed upon parents to abandon their children to these impersonal institutions. These findings show no amount of legislation, government funding, money, early childhood training, regulations or inspections can make a day care LOVE your child. Additionally, this website is intended to encourage and affirm those parents who have made the choice to avoid day care and care for their own children - a choice that too often has been criticized and devalued by many in our society.” Did you see Toy Story 3, about a group of toys escaping from the hellish “Sunnyside Day Care?” One of the toys says “Day care is a sad place.” This website is wonderful, and filled with important information you need to know for your own well-being as well as your child’s. We’ve heard enough of media complaining about a “day care crisis” instead of a “home care crisis,” and enough of politicians pushing for more government day care subsidies versus tax breaks for at-home parenting. We’ve had enough of people extolling the benefits of institutionalized child care while disdaining at-home parental involvement. Enough! Do check out www.daycaresdontcare.org, and help yourself and the next mom out there who could benefit from your pro-family activities by feeling supported in doing what should come naturally: loving your child versus watching them on a nannycam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jegudiel Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 She has a new show on satellite radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sternhauser Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Yeah, she has a lot of down to earth common sense. Pretty much a Jewish mom with a microphone. The classic kind of Jewish mom, not the secularized kind . ~Sternhauser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 For myself, yeah I actually like Dr. Laura. My mom had a few of her books, and I used to listen to her on the radio sometimes. She is very no-nonsense and I like her traditional-family mindset. Sometimes she could seem "mean" but honestly, I think a lot of people in the world today need a kick in the pantaloons, not a pat on the back. Padre Pio had the same "style". That being said, since she is Jewish she really doesn't have a Christian worldview, but then again I know some Jews who are more faithful, traditional, and charitable than most Christians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 [quote name='Sternhauser' timestamp='1295811154' post='2203478'] Pretty much a Jewish mom with a microphone. The classic kind of Jewish mom, not the secularized kind . [/quote] I *love* this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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