by Sue Scheff | Jun 13, 2022 | Bullying, Parenting Books
Could Your Teen Be a Bully? Imagine being a fly on the wall in your daughter’s elementary school class. The teacher introduces a new boy who has just moved into town and then asks the kids to welcome him to the class. It’s obvious that he’s uncomfortable. After...
by Sue Scheff | Mar 6, 2018 | Parenting Teens
Bullycide and Cyberbullying: Is your teen a victim of bullying? The headlines of young people (teens) taking their lives after being harassed and bullied online is shocking. Dolly Everett of Australia, Sarah Ullman of California and Gabriella Green of...
by Sue Scheff | Feb 14, 2018 | Parenting Books
Understanding Bullying and Ending Peer Cruelty It’s a sea of sadness when we read headlines of peer cruelty, youth dying and the rise of incivility in our country today. Whether it’s offline, as in the school cafeteria or online, in the palm of your...
by Sue Scheff | Apr 12, 2017 | Parenting Teens
Teen Bullying, Drinking and Drug Use Bullying is a major problem for teens. It is estimated that at least 50% of teen suicides can be attributed to bullying, and suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among young people. Bullying also leads to...
by Sue Scheff | Oct 2, 2015 | Parenting Teens
The Impact of Bullying on Teens Bullying and cyberbullying is a major concern today. When we read headlines of youth taking their lives and read more about their life — what they experienced, what they felt, was the end of the world. Especially...