Cliques: Eight Steps to Help Your Child Survive the Social Jungle
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Book Overview
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. 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 Cliques to understand- * Who the clique leaders are in your child's school * What you can do NOW to help your child avoid abuse * Times during the day when cliques are visible to adults * Where in your school you should start to lobby for change * Why your "innocent bystander" may not be so innocent * How you can rid your child of bully-like behavior Cliques 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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0767906535
ISBN13:9780767906531
Release Date:February 2001
Publisher:Harmony/Rodale/Convergent
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.52 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
An Absolute MUST read for parents and teachers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is the most important book on the social jungle that I have seen. I have taught school for 20 years and have a 14 year old daughter and a 10 year old son... I have read lots of books. This one should be required reading for teachers. The crises that are occurring in schools today can absolutely be traced to the clique behavior described in this book. It's time to open our eyes and recognize what is going on. This book gets the point across and gets started on doing something about it.
Safe Schools?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
There is a wild animal that prowls around attacking children at my daughter's school . School officials can't do anything to stop it because its attacks seldom pierce the skin. But it is not unusual to find victims weeping in a corner asking "Why...?" Occasionally we can see that it was attracted by their clothes, or realize that it sensed they were weak, but sometimes we can only shake our heads. Charlene Gianetti has studied this creature--the social clique--and found that it must have blood in order to survive. In her book--"Cliques: 8 Steps to Help Your Child Survive the Social Jungle", she explains how these groups of school children are formed and the effects they have on the kids who are in them as well as on the children they exclude. At the core are 2 or 3 dominant children, she says. They manage to attract others who hover at the edges of the group, giving it substance and power. However, there must be outsiders in order for the clique to survive--people who can be taunted and blamed. Members realize that the unpleasant things they are doing to other children can be done to them, too, if they leave. Giannetti also tells parents how they can help their children who are caught in this situation or even worse, who are the attackers!
girls are bullies too!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
When I saw this title turned outward at a local bookstore, I thought hmmm, okay I will take a look. I'd say it is a must read for all parents and teachers as well. Believe it or not, these are daily occurances in our schools and they are robbing our children of self esteem and a healthy learning environment if we don't educate ourselves to the social problems and intervene when necessary. My daughter is a 6th grader this year and this book eerily told the story that is happening in her class right now. It helped me to explain to her that she is not dreaming--these scenarios are real and we can survive them. Bullies are everywhere and very powerful...and yes, they can be girls...take my word for it parents and read this book. It will empower you to help your child do for herself what ultimately she will have to do for a lifetime and that is survive the individuals that bully and use social status for manuevering through life.
A Must Read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I have this book and I love it....I have told all of my friends about it and wish I had it 2 years ago. My daughter is in 7th grade and is 12 so we are experiencing the clique thing big time. I feel by reading this book not only are you gaining the tools to help your own child but you are also able to better deal with other children as well which is very important for those of us who are involved in the schools as volunteers...ect. I would encourage all of you who have kids to get this book even if you don't feel your child is having peer problems..its a real eye opener!
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