Bullying And Teasing

This quirky tale teaches young readers the difference between nice teasing and mean teasing. Laughing at someone (mean teasing) has a hurtful bite, but laughing with someone (nice teasing) is alright when it's not done out of spite.

-Addresses the problem of bullying as an interactive social system with emphasis on the contributions of family, community, and culture, as well as the school. -Gives concrete advice for successful intervention with both bullies, their victims, and bystanders. -Examines the nature of teasing behaviors so the reader understands the difference between aggressive and destructive teasing and teasing that may be tolerated.

"Sensitive, narrative text from illustrated animal characters shows readers what emotional bullying is and provides possible solutions to stop it"--

"Resource book for preschool teachers that provides activities and techniques to prevent and address teasing and bullying in the classroom"--Provided by publisher.

This practical book aims to help children overcome the damaging effects of teasing and bullying, and to develop understandings and skills which can be used throughout their lives. Special activity pages, with an emphasis on fun, allow young people to apply concepts that are effective in counteracting bullying situations. The book is designed for parents to use with children of primary and secondary school age. Bullybusting is based on Evelyn Field's 'Secrets of relating', a six-step model which has proved highly successful in her counselling work with young people in schools and private practice. The first part of the book, 'Understanding bullying', helps parents understand what happens when children are bullied and provides useful approaches for changing the attitude of children who may feel there is no hope. The second part of the book is activity-based and introduces young readers to 'The six secrets of bullybusting': how to deal with your feelings; understand why you are teased and bullied; build your self-esteem; become a confident communicator; create a 'power pack' of skills; and develop a support network. Book jacket.

Through approachable and accessible text, readers are instructed on how to deal with bullies who hurt others using words. Chapters explain the difference between good-natured teasing among friends and taunting that is meant to hurt and threaten. Readers will explore why people are verbally abusive and the text will advise on seeking help if they are being bullied and how to help others who are being bullied.

Teasing, name-calling, showing and hitting, excluding people and spreading rumors about them are all examples of bullying and happens to thousands of teens every day. Advances in social media, email, instant messaging, and cell phones, have moved bullying from a schoolyard fear to a constant threat. Readers learn how people are working together to put an end to bullying and cyberbullying and make the world safer.

Empowers young children with vital coping skills to help them manage teasing Easing the Teasing is a crucial reference for parents and educators who want to help teasing victims acquire the coping skills necessary to manage these painful incidents. Easing the Teasing provides elementary and junior high school kids with a repertoire of strategies to deflect and discourage teasing--including positive self-talk; ignoring; visualization; reframing the tease; complimenting or agreeing with the teaser; using humor; simply saying, "So?"; and asking adults for help.