Preventing Bullying: Helping Kids Form Positive Relationships

Now more than ever, bullying has become common among students in American schools and playgrounds. According to the U.S. Justice Department, one in four children is bullied every day. As a result of these incidents, children may suffer from anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. This book was writ...

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Published inRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc
Main Author Kevorkian, Meline
Format Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc 01.05.2006
Subjects
Bullying
Consciousness Raising
Educational Environment
Friendship
Interpersonal Relationship
Playgrounds
Social Values
Student Attitudes
Student Behavior
United States
Violence
United States
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Summary:Now more than ever, bullying has become common among students in American schools and playgrounds. According to the U.S. Justice Department, one in four children is bullied every day. As a result of these incidents, children may suffer from anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. This book was written for today's parents and teachers who are looking for ways to battle the continual exposure to school violence that may leave students desensitized to "mean" behavior. Easy to understand and implement, this book encourages students to put themselves in someone else's shoes and recognize the difference between right and wrong in social situations. Each chapter contains advice, practical tips, examples, and activities to help students form healthy relationships in school. The table of contents include: (1) Good Friend?; (2) We, Not I; (3) Do Unto Others; (4) Be Aware of Bullies!; (5) Bully Beware!; (6) Half Full or Half Empty?; (7) Well Said, Ladies and Gentlemen!; (8) Please and Thank You!; and (9) Parent Sense.
ISBN:9781578864843
1578864844