Peterson, Judy Monroe. How To Beat Cyberbullying. Rosen
Publishing Group 48p $21.95 978-1-4488-6810-0 2013 ms VG-BN series: Beating Bullying
Nonfiction
With
cyberbullying at all ages becoming such a prevalent problem, this book examines
the many aspects of cyberbullying and its partner in crime, bullying.
The
chapter titles are “Bullying
Around the Clock”,
“The Many Faces of Cyberbullies”, “Standing Up
to Cyberbullying”, and “Cyberbullying
Solutions”. While redundant at times, most of the information found in this book
cannot be emphasized enough. Sidebars highlight some of the specifics
of cyberbullying such as “Using Cell Phones
to Bully” (pages 10-11) and “Bystanders to Cyberbullying” (page 15).
While much of this book discusses how bullying happens, the balance of
the book addresses why it occurs (family background, peer support, etc.) and
techniques to avoid being cyberbullied. Support for cyberbullying
prevention and organizations are mentioned in the text, as well as the
importance of taking
individual responsibility
to avoid being in cyber environments
where bullying can occur. “Ten Great Questions
to Ask a Guidance Counselor” (page
28) can help students determine the parameters of cyberbullying –- for victim
and bully alike. Illustrations make the book brighter, but the text carries the reader
through on its own. The book concludes with a glossary, a section entitled “For More Information” (organizational websites, hotlines and such), a list of resources for further reading, a bibliography, and an
index.
Cyberbullying --Lynn Fisher
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