
Bestselling author and parenting educator Barbara Coloroso explains the phenomenon of bullying and the explosive proportions it has reached in our society, explaining what parents and other caregivers can do to recognise and help bullies and their victims before the violence becomes entrenched or tragically escalates.Barbara Coloroso draws on her decades of work with youth, parents, and educators, to reveal the dynamics that give rise to bullying and what parents, schools, and communities can do to stop, heal, and prevent it. She reveals:. the essential triad – the bully, the bullied, and the bystander – that allows bullying to happen;. the difference between bullying and teasing;. what to do if your child is the victim of a bully;. what to do if your child bullies – how to mend and restore rather than isolate and punish the bully;. how to defuse hostility and teach six steps for conflict resolution;. a constructive alternative to zero tolerance.
This book investigates the systemic dynamics of bullying and provides a framework for parents and educators to intervene effectively in the cycle of violence. Barbara Coloroso, an experienced educator and parenting expert, utilizes her decades of field research and interaction with youth to deconstruct the roles within the bullying triad. She argues that by moving away from punitive zero-tolerance policies toward restorative practices, adults can foster healthier social environments for children from preschool through high school.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Educators and child development specialists frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for understanding the social mechanics of school-based aggression. Readers often note the practical, non-punitive approach Coloroso advocates, which distinguishes this text from more traditional disciplinary manuals.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2003-02-04
Publisher:
William Morrow
ISBN-10:
0060014296
ISBN-13:
9780060014292
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