Protect Your Child from Bullying: Expert Advice to Help You Recognize, Prevent, and Stop Bullying Before Your Child Gets Hurt

by Allan L. Beane

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 This is a must-have resource for all parents who want to create a safe and healthy environment for their children.

229 pages, Paperback

First published March 7, 2008

Reviews

[Annie · Rating 2 out of 5]

One thing that I disliked about this book was that it described religion and being a part of a religious community as a defense against bullying. The author wrote that being around "moral" people would make your child more confident and upright himself. I found the advice to join a church so that your child will be around nice people indefensible, having known people who were bullied in church and at church events by the other "moral" children who attended the church; because I would prefer not to teach my children hypocrisy by going to church and not believing in the church's teachings; and finally because I think there are many "moral" and good people like myself who want nothing to do with any church, viewing the history of religion as being defined by bullying anyone who doesn't share the specified beliefs.

Putting this very particular complaint about the book aside, nearly all of the general advice I have seen in countless other parenting books and the advice specifically relevant to bullying seems fairly obvious, like talk to your child's teachers and the administration, arrange meetings with teachers and thank them for their time. Is it really necessary to tell people that they should thank people for taking the time to talk to them? Bean seems to think so, mentioning more than once and even elaborating. I guess this book would be helpful for parents who are clueless.