Scarcely a day goes by without reports of school bullying or recommendations for quick fixes to the problem. Parents and educators are often left trying to solve a difficult issue without sufficient evidence to support suggested remedies. <i>Children and Bullying </i>is a vital resource in the quest to create safe learning environments. Drawing on a wealth of research, Ken Rigby provides clear explanations and effective strategies for combating bullying among children and preventing children from becoming involved in bullying situations. <br><ul><br><li>Offers a collaborative approach to the school-based bullying problem <br><li>Emphasizes the crucial role student bystanders can play in countering bullying, and how to promote positive bystander behaviors <br><li>Examines contentious research, such as the role genetics or parenting in early childhood may play in creating bullies and victims <br><li>Answers to FAQs by parents in the final chapter are often controversial but intended to stimulate thought</ul>