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25 Myths about Bullying and Cyberbullying - by Elizabeth K Englander (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Learn the truth about bullying in the 21st century: what to look for, and how to cope with the social problems facing today's kids.
- About the Author: DR. ELIZABETH K. ENGLANDER is the Founder and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University.
- 208 Pages
- Education, Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
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About the Book
"Maybe your kids have been bullied, or maybe you worry that they will be. Bullying today still happens in traditional ways; but it can also happen in new and confounding ways. The troubles spattered across the media today aren't only new; they're newly confounding. One of the most difficult things about being a parent today isn't social cruelty per se, but the yawning gap in knowledge (particularly around digital issues) and a display of unmistakable human cruelty that can be disquieting. Decreasing or increasing, the fact is that bullying and cyberbullying remain among the most commonly-cited concerns expressed by parents and educators. New and baffling problems, articles, opinions, and advice abound. Yet even this large (indeed, sometimes overwhelming) flood of information doesn't really provide many answers about what to believe (is cyberbullying really rampant?), how to tell when something is truly a problem (versus just "growing pains"), or what parents are supposed to actually do (or not do, as the case may be)"--Book Synopsis
Learn the truth about bullying in the 21st century: what to look for, and how to cope with the social problems facing today's kids.
Whether dealing with bullying issues or worrying that they might occur, parents are faced with more challenges than ever before. In the age of the internet and social media, traditional approaches to bullying haven't kept pace with new realities, and new problems like cyberbullying have emerged. Parents searching for ways to prevent or cope with bullying are flooded by a deluge of advice, opinions, and strategies--often conflicting or, even worse, potentially harmful. 25 Myths about Bullying and Cyberbullying helps parents understand the causes and consequences of bullying, determine if something is truly a problem, and effectively deal with problems when they arise.
This practical guide enables parents to appreciate how modern digital environments impact a young person's communication and relationships, recognize the most prevalent types of psychological bullying and cyberbullying, and know when and how to intervene. The author dispels common myths related to the confronting of bullies, victims seeking revenge on bullies, keeping kids off their phones and computers to prevent cyberbullying, the links between bullying and suicide, and many others. Backed by the most recent work in bullying and cyberbullying research, this book helps parents:
- Understand what causes, prevents, and stops bullying and cyberbullying
- Tell the difference between bullying issues and normal 'growing pains'
- Recognize the signs and effects of psychological bullying
- Know when intervening is helpful, and when it can be destructive
- Reduce social anxieties and the potential for bullying issues in children and young adults
25 Myths about Bullying and Cyberbullying is an important resource for parents of school-age children and young adults, as well as staff in educational environments.
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Learn the truth about bullying in the 21st century: what to look for and how to cope with the social problems faced by today's kids
Whether dealing with bullying issues or worrying that they might occur, parents are faced with more challenges than ever before. In the age of the internet and social media, traditional approaches to bullying haven't kept pace with new realities, and new problems like cyberbullying have emerged. Parents searching for ways to prevent or cope with bullying are flooded by a deluge of advice, opinions, and strategies -often conflicting or, even worse, potentially harmful. 25 Myths About Bullying and Cyberbullying helps parents understand the causes and consequences of bullying, determine if something is truly a problem, and effectively deal with problems when they arise.
This practical guide enables parents to appreciate how modern digital environments impact a young person's communication and relationships, recognize the most prevalent types of psychological bullying and cyberbullying, and know when and how to intervene. The author dispels common myths related to confronting bullies, victims seeking revenge on bullies, keeping kids off their phones and computers to prevent cyberbullying, the links between bullying and suicide, and many others. Backed by the most recent work in bullying and cyberbullying research, this book helps parents:
- Understand what causes, prevents, and stops bullying and cyberbullying
- Tell the difference between bullying issues and normal 'growing pains'
- Recognize the signs and effects of psychological bullying
- Know when intervening is helpful, and when it can be destructive
- Reduce social anxieties and the potential for bullying issues in children and young adults
25 Myths About Bullying and Cyberbullying is an important resource for parents of school-age children and young adults, as well as staff in educational environments.
About the Author
DR. ELIZABETH K. ENGLANDER is the Founder and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University. A prolific researcher, she is the Chair of the Cyberbullying Workgroup for the Institute of Child Development and Digital Media, and sits on the Massachusetts Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Council. Dr. Englander is a nationally recognized expert in the area of bullying, cyberbullying, and children's use of technology.