Therese Harasymiw
Once, people thought of bullying as only physically aggressive behaviors. Now we know just how harmful and life-altering bullying with words can be. Readers seeking advice about how to deal with verbal bullying will find plenty of effective tips about how to react to real-life situations they and their friends may face. The accessible and encouraging narrative explains how bullying can affect self-esteem, who can offer help, and where to find further
...Online bullying or cyberbullying is an epidemic today. This form of bullying, whether through email, instant messaging, texting, or social-networking sites can be just as harmful as bullying in schools and public places. Your readers will learn how to spot cyberbullying behaviors, how to protect themselves from cyberbullies, and who can help them. They'll learn how to be advocates for themselves and others with the accessible text in this reassuring
...The time to stop bullies in their tracks is now. One bully can be hard to handle, but a group of bullies may seem insurmountable to victims. This accessible book is essential in today's world, as people become aware of how devastating bullying can be. The invaluable, practical advice in this volume gives readers information about different kinds of bullying, presents tools to reject bullying culture, and encourages readers to stand up for themselves
...Bullying is sometimes disguised as teasing, joking, and just "kids being kids." However, bullying has become such a problem that the United States government has defined it in an effort to combat these aggressive behaviors and deter bullies from harming others. This beneficial book helps readers identify different bullying behaviors, such as bullying with words and bullying on the Internet. It provides them with steps they can take if they or a
...Bullying is a dangerous and sometimes deadly behavior in families, schools, neighborhoods, and online. Truly combating and eradicating bullying will require everyone's help. This vital volume addresses the harm of bullying and what readers can do to help stop such harmful conduct. While young people may sometimes feel powerless against bullies, this helpful and hopeful book gives readers practical tips to take control and be an advocate for themselves
...Some bullies might not even think they're bullies. Instead, they might believe they're fighting back against someone who has hurt them. They also might be acting out because of a difficult situation in another part of their lives. With this indispensable book, readers learn what bullying is and how to avoid taking part in bullying situations. They'll discover bullies' motivations and how peers can stop harmful bullying behaviors before they escalate
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