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Author Porter, Susan Eva, 1963-

Title Bully nation : why America's approach to childhood aggression is bad for everyone / Susan Eva Porter.

Publication Info. St. Paul, MN : Paragon House, 2013.

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Location Call No. Status
 Plainville Public Library - Non Fiction  371.58 POR    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description xviii, 189 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Contents The problems with bully language -- The definition of bullying inhibits resilience -- Zero tolerance sets kids up to fail -- Helping children: the grit approach.
Summary "Looks at how assigning labels like 'bully' and 'victim' inhibits childhood development in the name of keeping kids safe. The book reviews normal child development, the role of aggression in a healthy childhood, how children develop resilience, and provides strategies for social policy related to bullying"--Provided by publisher.
Subject Problem children -- Behavior modification -- United States.
Aggressiveness in children -- United States.
Local Subject Children with behavior problems -- Behavior modification -- United States.
Subject Bullying in schools -- United States.
Bullying in schools -- United States -- Prevention.
Child psychology -- United States.
ISBN 9781557789044 paperback alkaline paper
1557789045 paperback alkaline paper
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