What did you all think.... - ... about Dr. Phil?

JessC wrote: Sorry this might be a stupid topic... but just wondering...

Ok I watched dr. phil with my mom and they had these parents on there that didnt like their kids. One lady was always hitting and talking bad to her daughter, all because she looked like her ex-husband and it just made her so mad.
I was really mad when I watched this, I believe that parents like that need to learn to get over it and GROW up? I was so disgusted! I just couldn't get over it because she was just SOOOOO RUDE!:soapbox: I felt so bad for the girl. She was only 4 years OLD!
What did you guys think... ?
Isnt that just RUDE?!!

coasterqueen replied: That's horrible. I haven't seen that one, taped it, but haven't had time to watch it. Just very horrible .

MomToMany replied: I don't watch Dr. Phil, mostly because I don't agree with what he says. That is TOTALLY wrong. My boys look like their dad (my X), and there's no way I'd abuse them because of it. That girl needs to get taken out of that home ASAP!!! NO CHILD SHOULD BE ABUSED!


I'll get off my soapbox now! That is one thing I cannot stand. It is so wrong, and I feel just awful for the poor, poor children in situations like that.

booey2 replied: Sorry I am really not a Dr. Phil fan, my mom gave me his Weightloss solution book and I really didn't get time to read it but she goes on and on about his parenting shows and I don't agree with his ways.

kimberley replied: i never used to watch him (hated him on Oprah) until i saw a few posts about him here on this board. now that i have seen a few shows on adoption, ADD/ADHD, child behavior problems etc, i really don't mind him that much. yes, he is harsh but i agree with him most of the time. it is just common sense that you cannot continue to treat your child that way and he goes the extra mile to get these people help. sometimes parents need tough love too. calling them out on national television is a good wake up call for some people.

i watched part of that episode and was horrified by that mother. i completely understand her pain because my second child came at a time when i HATED his father and the fact that he has always had violent behavior problems didn't help. i had trouble bonding with him as a baby because i felt like he tied me to a man i just couldn't deal with. but i OWNED those feelings. i didn't take it out on my son! i showed him as much love as my heart could give out and once his dad and i did split up, i loved him even more because i knew he felt that loss way more than jacob or i did. it is just about putting your kids BEFORE yourself in every aspect. he is an innocent and doesn't deserve my baggage, so i don't lay it on him. i feel so sorry for that little girl and agree that she should be removed from that home if the mother continues her abusive ways.

mummy2girls replied: yes I watched it and i was crying. I was so saddened to see how this mom was treating her daughter. all because of the past. Geez grow up lady!


TYhere is one thing dr phil say sthat i love is.... SAHM are considered the amount of 2 full time jobs!

loveydad replied: i strongly dislike him. This question has been asked before. I think he's pompous and every puts ihim on a pedestal just like Oprah (sorry Oprah fans, but they seem to WORSHIP her, not good! I know she does a lot that is good but it seems to be to say "Look at me world! I'm generous!!")

But I will say nobody should be allowed to hurt a child for any reason. My son reminds me of my ex like crazy- in fact two of my sons do. But I smile at the cute things he does and forget about my ex. And when Henry does something just like his mother, it bothers me a lot. But i've NEVER hit him.

GavinsMommy replied: I personally love Dr. Phil. I don't agree w/ everything he says but for the most part I think he hits it right on. He's just a very blunt person. Most of the advice he gives I think anyone could give, but I think he just sees things more clearly than most people I guess. I think he does good by a lot of people, especially couples wishing to adopt or have children, he really helps them. Also he is a Christian and of course, I love that. I don't know, I think he is a sweet man underneath his seemingly arrogant attitude.

mckayleesmom replied: I use to hate him....but I admit I watch him every now and then lately because they put Montel on at a different time....I miss my Montel

JessC replied: I totally love watching dr phil and I agree with him alot. I just look forward to watch him all the time because I always want to see what he is going to say. I dont know thats just me though...

Boys r us replied: I LOVE Dr Phil..don't really understand how anyone couldn't..he's honest and up front and he tells people what they NEED to hear whether they want to hear it or not..personally, we need more people like him in this world!

Anyhow, I missed that show, but I can't imagine abuse in any form towards a child for any reason, much less b/c they simply look like your ex. Yeah..you have a child with someone there is a pretty good chance the child is going to resemble that person! idiots!
Situations like this infuriate me. Sometimes I look at my kids and I wonder, how..even if I was furious with either of them, could I ever hit or harm them? How?

texasp3 replied: I don't care much for Dr. Phil or any other of those solve-your-problem-in-a-session talk show shrinks. Sorry, I have a masters in counseling and I guess I believe most humans to be a leeeeeeeeeeetle more complicated than he (and others) make them out to be. I've seen some episodes where I strongly believe that more harm than good is being done - if you look to the long run and not the immediate, sensationalized "break through."

As for the topic you watched (obviously I didn't see it)... but HOW UTTERLY HORRID!!!

My older boy is the SPITTING IMAGE of my ex. I mean, we're talking someone ran him through the photocopier of life! Now, granted, I don't hate my ex, but I don't particularly care for him and I have no respect for him. Does it bother me to have his face, mannerisms, and other inherited traits under my nose every day of the year? NOT AT ALL. I adore Michael and have since before he was born. The fact that he is soooo much like his father has nothing to do with the love I feel for him.