Cliques
Author: Giannetti, Charlene C.
ISBN: 9780767906531
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 06 Feb 2001
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback / softback
In the first book to focus on the traumatic effects caused by cliques in our schools, an acclaimed parenting-advice team offers a fresh perspective and an innovative eight-step program to turn around the culture of cruelty that torments all students.br>br>There have always been "in crowds," but today's social pressures force children into explosive, destructive, and even life-threatening situations. No matter what role your child plays in this schoolhouse drama--clique leader, victim, or innocent bystander--this book is a must-read. Giannetti and Sagarese have honed in on this little-understood phenomenon and come up with insights that parents can use immediately. Read b>Cliques/b> to understand- br>br>* Who the clique leaders are in your child's schoolbr>* What you can do NOW to help your child avoid abusebr>* Times during the day when cliques are visible to adultsbr>* Where in your school you should start to lobby for changebr>* Why your "innocent bystander" may not be so innocentbr>* How you can rid your child of bully-like behaviorbr>br>b>Cliques/b> is more than just a manual for cheering your child on--it brings hope and a truly comprehensive understanding of adolescent society to the millions of families struggling against this divisive force. Within its pages, you will find the tools you need to make a difference.
ISBN: 9780767906531
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 06 Feb 2001
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback / softback
In the first book to focus on the traumatic effects caused by cliques in our schools, an acclaimed parenting-advice team offers a fresh perspective and an innovative eight-step program to turn around the culture of cruelty that torments all students.br>br>There have always been "in crowds," but today's social pressures force children into explosive, destructive, and even life-threatening situations. No matter what role your child plays in this schoolhouse drama--clique leader, victim, or innocent bystander--this book is a must-read. Giannetti and Sagarese have honed in on this little-understood phenomenon and come up with insights that parents can use immediately. Read b>Cliques/b> to understand- br>br>* Who the clique leaders are in your child's schoolbr>* What you can do NOW to help your child avoid abusebr>* Times during the day when cliques are visible to adultsbr>* Where in your school you should start to lobby for changebr>* Why your "innocent bystander" may not be so innocentbr>* How you can rid your child of bully-like behaviorbr>br>b>Cliques/b> is more than just a manual for cheering your child on--it brings hope and a truly comprehensive understanding of adolescent society to the millions of families struggling against this divisive force. Within its pages, you will find the tools you need to make a difference.
