Hot Issues, Cool Choices: Facing Bullies, Peer Pressure, Popularity, and Put-Downs

by Sandra Mcleod Humphrey

Overview

Did you know that there are kids out there who don't even want to get out of bed in the morning because they know what going to school means for them?· being teased and taunted ...· being excluded and rejected ...· being afraid that you're going to be assaulted and possibly hurt...· Sometimes it can even mean that you just can't hang in there any longer, so you give up and take your own life.If you are one of the cool kids at school, this book is for you.But if you're not one of the cool kids, this book is especially for you.Emerson Elementary isn't a real school, but it could be your elementary school. And the students at Emerson aren't real kids, but the problems they face are real, and so are the choices they make.The Golden Rule is an old rule, but it's still a good rule to live by, and after reading this book, you may just possibly become a kinder, more compassionate human being, someone who treats others the way you want them to treat you.So come along and join the students at Emerson Elementary and help them make some cool choices!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591025696
Publisher:	Prometheus Books
Publication date:	09/30/2007
Pages:	134
Product dimensions:	5.59(w) x 8.16(h) x 0.48(d)
Age Range:	10 - 17 Years

About the Author

Sandra McLeod Humphrey (1936-2012) a former clinical psychologist, was a writer and a consultant for the Heroes & Dreams Foundation, which provides character education materials to grades K–8 throughout North America. She was the author of three highly praised books called Hot Issues, Cool Choices; If You Had to Choose, What Would You Do? and Dare to Dream! as well as many other books focused on moral education for children.

What People are Saying About This

Trudy Ludwig

"A powerful and poignant collection of real life social issues facing our kids today. It provides a wonderful opportunity for generating ethical and moral discussions with tweens and teens who are faced with the negative influences of peer pressure, bullying, and harassment. I highly recommend it!"--(Trudy Ludwig, Author of My Secret Bully, Just Kidding, and Sorry!)

Philip Bigler

"This is a book that no school or community can afford to be without."--(Philip Bigler, 1998 National Teacher of the Year)

Stan Davis

"This book fills a very important need in the bullying prevention field and I recommend it highly."--(Stan Davis, Bullying Prevention Consultant)

Michele Borba

"At a time when we're seeing a rise in peer cruelty and bullying, Sandra Humphrey offers a treasure trove to help cultivate our students' empathy and give them a new perspective. Highly recommended!" --(Dr. Michele Borba, Author of Building Moral Intelligence)

Gene Bedley

"Bullying, social aggression, and harassment are more pervasive in schools than at any other time in our education history. It's time we train our kids how to respond to various bullying situations before they occur. Sandra Humphrey does exactly that in her new book Hot Issues, Cool Choices."--(Gene Bedley, PTA National Educator of the Year )

Editorial Reviews

""…a must-have book for anyone addressing the issue of bullying in our schools…Ms. Humphrey took her expertise, gained as a retired clinical psychologist who worked with troubled children, and put it to great use in writing this book…All I can say is: Where was this book when I was growing up?" -Children’s Book Review “…is a well written work sure to find a place on the reading list of therapists, school counselors and classroom teachers…The book provides insights for parents regarding how and what their children may be facing as they attend school…excellent resource…highly recommended…5 stars." -Epinions.com/Molly’s Review

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