Mom, They're Teasing Me Helping Your Child Solve Social Problems
, by Thompson, MichaelNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780345450111 | 0345450116
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 8/3/2004
Through vividly written case studies and a reader-friendly question-and-answer format,Mom, They're Teasing Meis full of specific, how-to advice for parents to help their children navigate the sometimes harsh terrain of social lifewhich includes name-calling, after-school fights, esteem-crushing cliques, and malicious exclusion by the popular kids. Through thoughtful discussion and insightful suggestions, parents will discover The difference between real risk and normal social pain The appropriate time to interveneand when to step back Tips on how to mediate between childrenwithout appearing meddlesome The importance of teaching and encouraging leadership The redemptive power of friendship Mom, They're Teasing Meanswers key questions about the many manifestations of social cruelty, offers compelling descriptions of prime "teasing" scenarios, and illustrates how to counter them. It is an indispensable book for involved parents who want to make their child's formative years rich and rewarding.