What You Can Do To Stop Bullying

Bullying has become a problem at schools across the country, and readers will now be empowered with information they can use to reduce bullying. Readers will learn statistics about bullying in schools, the effects of bullying, and why people may bully or become targets of bullies. Emphasis is placed on speaking up for others and the power of working as a community to discourage bullying.

Bullying has long been tolerated as a rite of passage among children and adolescents. There is an implication that individuals who are bullied must have "asked for" this type of treatment, or deserved it. Sometimes, even the child who is bullied begins to internalize this idea. For many years, there has been a general acceptance and collective shrug when it comes to a child or adolescent with greater social capital or power pushing around a child perceived as subordinate. But bullying is not developmentally appropriate; it should not be considered a normal part of the typical social grouping that occurs throughout a child's life. Although bullying behavior endures through generations, the milieu is changing. Historically, bulling has occurred at school, the physical setting in which most of childhood is centered and the primary source for peer group formation. In recent years, however, the physical setting is not the only place bullying is occurring. Technology allows for an entirely new type of digital electronic aggression, cyberbullying, which takes place through chat rooms, instant messaging, social media, and other forms of digital electronic communication. Composition of peer groups, shifting demographics, changing societal norms, and modern technology are contextual factors that must be considered to understand and effectively react to bullying in the United States. Youth are embedded in multiple contexts and each of these contexts interacts with individual characteristics of youth in ways that either exacerbate or attenuate the association between these individual characteristics and bullying perpetration or victimization. Recognizing that bullying behavior is a major public health problem that demands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of parents, educators and school administrators, health care providers, policy makers, families, and others concerned with the care of children, this report evaluates the state of the science on biological and psychosocial consequences of peer victimization and the risk and protective factors that either increase or decrease peer victimization behavior and consequences.

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.

Here is a Proven System That Gives Parents Control Over Bullying. Bullying is just like a fire in your home. If you do not deal with it quickly, it grows and consumes your family. Bullying is not going away so How to Stop a Bully shows families how to recognize, avoid, and deal with bullies at school, work, and online with cyber bullies. In this book, you will learn a "real-world" approach to dealing with bullies. This book is not full of statistics. Who cares? Bullying exists and will not go away. Get prepared with this book.This book is not full of theory-based strategies like making the bully your friend. All we care about is the safety of your child.This book will not "Bully-Proof" your child. NO ONE is bully-proof. Anyone can be bullied. We will make your child bully-resistant.Is This You?1. Are you or your child the victim of bullying?2. Are you tired of empty promises from school officials to "do something" and never do anything?3. Are you looking for a proven solution to bring your bullying nightmare to a quick end? This book is your answer.Our Law Enforcement-Based Protocol Covers All Bases Like an InvestigationYou'll discover how to create evidence logs, chain of custody, and how to keep your children out of Shark Infested Waters.We Shift Control to Parents So They Know What to DoMore often than not, parents feel powerless to help their child deal with bullies. They are either busy at work or simply don't have the experience or resources to help. This program gives you that resource. We show parents how to take control of a bullying situation. This is a Step-by-Step, Easy to Follow ProgramWe provide you with letter templates, scripts, and strategies so you never have to face the bully's pLearn How to Recognize, Avoid, and Stop Bullying Every TimeHere is a Proven System That Gives Parents Control Over BullyingIf a small fire started in the corner of your living room, would you wait to put it out? Would you sit on your couch until the fire got bigger? Bullying is just like that fire. If you do not deal with it quickly, it grows and consumes your family.In this book, you will learn a "real-world" approach to dealing with bullies. This book is not full of statistics. Who cares about percentages? We need a plan to stop bullying and this book shows you how. Bullying exists and will not go away. Get prepared with this book.This book is not full of theory-based strategies like making the bully your friend. All we care about is the safety of your child.This book will not "Bully-Proof" your child. NO ONE is bully-proof. Anyone can be bullied. We will make your child bully-resistant.Is This You?1. Are you or your child the victim of bullying?2. Are you tired of empty promises from school officials to "do something" and never do anything?3. Are you looking for a proven solution to bring your bullying nightmare to a quick end?This book is your answer.Our Law Enforcement-Based Protocol Covers All Bases Like an InvestigationYou'll discover how to create evidence logs, chain of custody, and how to keep your children out of Shark Infested Waters.We Shift Control to Parents So They Know What to DoMore often than not, parents feel powerless to help their child deal with bullies. They are either busy at work or simply don't have the experience or resources to help. This program gives you that resource. We show parents how to take control of a bullying situation. This is a Step-by-Step, Easy to Follow ProgramWe provide you with letter templates, scripts, and strategies so you never have to face the bully's parents or school authorities. We show you what to do and how to do.We provide you with letter templates, scripts, and strategies so you never have to face the bully's parents or school authorities. We show you what to do and how to do.

NEW, updated edition! Written by a teenager, this kid-friendly, inspiring book is filled with advice, tips, and strategies for how to deal with bullying. NEW, updated edition! Written by a teenager who was bullied throughout middle school and high school, this kid-friendly book offers a fresh and relatable perspective on bullying. Along the way, the author offers guidance as well as different strategies that helped her get through even the toughest of days. The Survival Guide to Bullying covers everything from cyber bullying to how to deal with fear and how to create the life you dream of having. From inspiring "roems" (rap poems), survival tips, personal stories, and quick quizzes, this book will light the way to a brighter future. This updated edition also features new, never-before-seen content including a chapter about how to talk to parents, an epilogue, and an exclusive Q&A with the author.

From the Publisher: Providing strategies for promoting healthy social-emotional development and respectful communication, the authors offer interactive lessons that engage bullies, victims, and bystanders at their own level.

The cool, crisp days of autumn are finally here! Kids around the neighborhood are excited to swing, slide, and climb at their favorite playground. That is, until Bently shows up. He is ready to pull some hair, blacken some eyes, and break some bones. The sound of his footsteps, thump, thump, thump, sends children scattering in all directions for a spot to hide. No one is safe. Until one day, a brave boy named Harvey finds the courage to stand up to Bently. Little Harvey wants to make a big change in how his friends are being treated. What will Bently do? Will Bently show an apologetic heart? Will Harvey and his friends be able to forgive?