How to Help Your Child Face Teasing

Author: (American) Friedman
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: In the eyes of most people, teasing is nothing serious; you just ignore it, and the matter will naturally pass. However, in reality, teasing can harm your child, and the impact of this harm is long-term. This includes loss of confidence, persistent stress, anxiety, school avoidance, and even aggressive behavior. In this book, the author summarizes her 17 years of experience as a school social worker to guide children and parents on how to respond to teasing more effectively. These insights can stay with them for a lifetime.
1. The origins of teasing and why children may engage in this behavior.
2. How to guide children to discover the reasons behind being teased.
3. 10 strategies for dealing with teasing, including self-talk, ignoring it, visualization, and humor.
4. How to help children build healthy friendships and develop empathy.
As a social worker with over 30 years of practical experience, the author of this book attempts to show parents how to help children face potential teasing and bullying with composure through numerous real-life examples and analysis. The author believes that teasing is a common form of verbal bullying in schools, causing immense psychological stress to many children, even leading to panic. However, most children can learn techniques and strategies to handle it calmly, preparing them for tougher challenges and conflicts in the future.