The Bullying Problem: How to Deal with Difficult Children

Bullying and violence among children are headline news, while cyber- and text bullying increase the pressure on vulnerable children (and in extreme situations can cause some to commit suicide), but why do some children become bullies? What motivates their aggressive behaviour? How do they pick their victims? This book takes a challenging look at the problem and centres it in the child's family dynamic. It looks at the needs of both the bully and the bullied, and how these needs may be met in a less destructive way. Tackling underlying problems and using a practical approach, this book should help all teachers and parents.