Mom They're Teasing Me

Through vividly written case studies and a reader-friendly question-and-answer format Mom Theyre Teasing Me is 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 Theyre Teasing Me answers 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 childs formative years rich and rewarding.