Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying

Emily Bazelon has written a timely groundbreaking book on bullying, its root problems and real-world solutions. Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy defines what bullying is and, just as important, what it is not. Bazelon explores when intervention is essential and when kids should be given the freedom to fend for themselves. She also dispels persistent myths: that girls bully more than boys, that online and in-person bullying are entirely distinct, that bullying is a common cause of suicide, and that ...

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Mental Disorders Rampant Among Teens

Some sobering statistics from ChildTrends: Almost 1 in 4 boys and more than 1 in 3 girls in grades 9-12 report symptoms of depression (which is defined as feeling sad or hopeless almost EVERY DAY for TWO WEEKS or longer) About 1 in 12 adolescents reported experiencing a major depressive episode during the past year 10% of adolescents reported symptoms of an anxiety disorder including OCD, social anxiety disorder, PTSD, and phobias 5% of adolescents report symptoms of an eating disorder Substance abuse disorders frequently go hand in hand with mental disorders. In additi...

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