[MineralMan]

"It is absolutely FALSE that SCARRING is one of the principles in James' Dobson's books. "

I did not say that it was. I said that this boy's father beat him and left scars. I know what Dobson's book says. I also know that it is badly misinterpreted by many people.

I say exactly what I mean to say. I have read every word Dobson has written on child-rearing. I believe that his writings have led some people to abuse their children, even though what they did, specifically, was not in his book. You may believe otherwise.

I form my own opinions. I do not expect that you will necessarily agree with them.

[Siena Dreaming]

He was raised, for his first 6 years, by the principles laid out in Dobson's book. He still has scars on his back.

Here you clearly implied that principles laid out by Dobson caused the scarring.

Of course, some perverse people misinterpret Dobson, just as they will any writer/teacher/leader. And that should not be blamed on Dobson.