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steve biddulph - misogynist bully?

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workstostaysane · 03/03/2007 21:05

half way through 'raising babies' he seems to be a big fat bully to me.
anyone else??

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workstostaysane · 03/03/2007 22:14

i'm still reading and its not getting any better..does he have kids?

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nearlythree · 03/03/2007 22:14

I think he's cool.

NorksBride · 03/03/2007 22:11

I think one lawsuit is enough.

CristinaTheAstonishing · 03/03/2007 21:55

He admits to having changed his tune about working mums. He got lots of money from books supporting the choice to work, now he's getting some more from his changed opinion.

Katy44 · 03/03/2007 21:51

Sounds like the one!

BitchTwoOh · 03/03/2007 21:45

ignore the B.

BitchTwoOh · 03/03/2007 21:45

the only one i've read is 'raising happy children' and i thought he seemed rather sensible and well-meaning.

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workstostaysane · 03/03/2007 21:43

admittedly, have not read the whole book but felt overwhelmingly in the presence of a bully when after carping on about the fact that women should not dare to leave the home until all children have turned 3, he states:

'the study also rated the children's behaviour ratings on their mother's opinions - hardly an objective measure'
so, women are the only ones able to take care of their children, but you can't trust what they say about their kids! how on earth do you win from this standpoint?
also,
'the most significant factor of all in determining child mental health is maternal sensitivity; the ability to resond warmly and sensitively to the needs of the child'
SB says that is what every study everywhere says, but still manages to write a whole book condemning women who work.
just seemed nasty to me

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Psychobabble · 03/03/2007 21:16

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Katy44 · 03/03/2007 21:15

I think I've got one of his books - from what I remember I was enjoying it right until the final chapter which was a big telling off for mothers who work outside the home.
Have I got the right person?

lockets · 03/03/2007 21:13

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harpsichordcarrier · 03/03/2007 21:10

er definitely not
I have read several of this books and seen him speak and he always comes across as a well meaning and dedicated person. you might disagree with what he says but a misogynist and a bully? unfair and nasty imho

emkana · 03/03/2007 21:08

Why do you think so? Examples?