Real crying usually lasts two minutes or less, but may continue for five. After that point, the child is merely complaining... I would require him to stop the protest crying, usually by offering him a little more of whatever caused the original tears.


Dr. Dobson answers your questions about raising children (ed. Tyndale House Publishers, 1986) - ISBN: 9780842306201

James Dobson Quotes

Real crying usually lasts two minutes or less, but may continue for five. After that point, the child is merely complaining... I would require him to ...

Real crying usually lasts two minutes or less, but may continue for five. After that point, the child is merely complaining... I would require him to ...

Real crying usually lasts two minutes or less, but may continue for five. After that point, the child is merely complaining... I would require him to ...

Real crying usually lasts two minutes or less, but may continue for five. After that point, the child is merely complaining... I would require him to ...