Protect Your Child from Bullying
Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. (Verlag)
978-0-7879-9517-1 (ISBN)
From cyberbullying to "mean girls" to school shootings, bullying is a complex and frightening problem confronting parents and children of all ages. This invaluable guide—written by international bullying expert Dr. Allan L. Beane—explains the many ways that bullying can present itself, the harm it can do to your child if ignored, and most importantly, what you can do to protect your child. The strategies in this book, which are based on solid research and practice in education, sociology, and psychology, and inspired by the author's personal experience of tragedy, are being used successfully in classrooms around the country as part of the author's Bully Free Program.
Protect Your Child from Bullying will show you how to:
Read the tell-tale warning signs that your child is being victimized
Understand the characteristics that make a child an easy target
Tell the difference between normal conflict and bullying
Take action when your child is the target of bullying
Help prevent cyberbullying
Give your child a solid foundation for dealing with situations that involve bullying
Show your child how to take action as an empowered bystander when others are being mistreated
Help your child develop a strong sense of acceptance and belonging
This is a must-have resource for all parents who want to create a safe and healthy environment for their children.
ALLAN L. BEANE, Ph.D., a former classroom teacher, is an internationally recognized expert, speaker, and consultant on the subject of bullying with more than 30 years of experience in education. He is also the author of several anti-bullying books and resources, including the bestselling The Bully Free Classroom. For more information, go to www.bullyfree.com.
Preface vii
Acknowledgments ix
About the Author xi
Introduction xiii
1. The Nature of Bullying 1
2. Warning Signs 17
3. Possible Causes of Bullying 23
4. Giving Your Child a Good Start 41
5. Promoting Your Child’s Acceptance 73
6. Helping Your Bullied Child 81
7. Preventing Cyberbullying 121
8. Neighborhood Bullying 137
9. Supportive Tips for Siblings 149
10. When Your Child Bullies Others 153
11. When Your Child Is a Bystander 173
12. Why Some Victims Retaliate, Self-Harm, or Commit Suicide 179
13. Working with Your Child’s School 199
Conclusion 205
Appendix A: Child Review Questions 207
Appendix B: Mental Health Resources 209
Notes 211
Bibliography 217
Index 225
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.2.2008 |
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Verlagsort | New York |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 152 x 226 mm |
Gewicht | 295 g |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Familie / Erziehung |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sozialpädagogik | |
ISBN-10 | 0-7879-9517-7 / 0787995177 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7879-9517-1 / 9780787995171 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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