Children and Bullying: How Parents and Educators Can Reduce Bullying at School

Scarcely a day goes by without reports of school bullying or recommendations for quick fixes to the problem. Parents and educators are often left trying to solve a difficult problem without sufficient evidence to support suggested remedies. Drawing on a wealth of research, Ken Rigby provides clear explanations and effective strategies for combating bullying among children as well as preventing children from becoming involved in bullying situations.
Exploring key issues such as ways to empower children to deal with bullies, the crucial role positive peer influences can play, and how schools can develop effective anti–bullying programs, Children and Bullying is a vital resource for educators and parents alike as they work to create safe learning environments.

Spis treści:
Contents.
Preface.
1. Introduction.
2. The Cares of Parents.
3. The Nature of Bullying.
4. The Research into Bullying in Schools.
5. Your Children at School.
6. On Telling.
7. Bystanders.
8. Parenting and Healthy Child Development.
9. Parents as Life Educators.
10. Parents Helping Children with Bullying Problems.
11. What Good Schools are Doing about Bullying.
12. Some Questions and Answers.
Notes.
Appendices.
References

Nota biograficzna:
Ken Rigby is Adjunct Professor of Research for the School of Education at the University of South Australia. A former teacher, Rigby has served as both a national and educational consultant in addressing problems of school safety and bullying in schools. He has published widely in both academic and professional journals, especially on peer victimization, and has written seven books on bullying including Bullying in Schools: How successful can interventions be? (2004, co–authored with Peter K. Smith and Debra Pepler).

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Scarcely a day goes by without reports of school bullying or recommendations for quick fix es to the problem. Parents and educators are often left trying to solve a difficult problem without sufficient evidence to support suggested remedies. Drawing on a wealth of research, Ken Rigby provides clear explanations and effective strategies for combating bullying among children as well as preventing children from becoming involved in bullying situations.
Exploring key issues such as ways to empower children to deal with bullies, the crucial role positive peer influences can play, and how schools can develop effective anti–bullying programs, Children and Bullying is a vital resource for educators and parents alike as they work to create safe learning environments.