Safety Dave and Daisy Take on the Bullies

by Dave McNutt

Overview

A bully is someone who intentionally directs physical or verbal aggression or harassment toward another person. Often times, the behavior is intended to gain power over or dominate another individual. Bullying has become one of the leading forms of violence in our society. It is estimated that between 15 and 30 percent of students are bullies or victims. Bullying has become a widespread problem in our schools and communities. It impacts many people every day and can cause lifelong damage to its victims. It can affect the way children feel about themselves. It also can hinder development and progress at school; unfortunately, bullying exists everywhere. Bullying is a behavior that can include repeated name-calling, threatening and hurtful behavior, hitting, kicking, teasing, pushing, or other actions that make people feel uncomfortable.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477287194
Publisher:	AuthorHouse
Publication date:	10/23/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	16
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

As the father of two children with adventurous imaginations, promoting safety became a fitting choice for this book. The inspiration my children have provided afforded the opportunity to promote and raise awareness about the importance of safety.

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Safety Dave and Daisy Take On the Bullies

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By Dave McNutt

AuthorHouse

Copyright © 2012 Dave McNutt
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4772-7503-0

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Chapter One

Hi! I'm Safety Dave, and this is my best friend, Daisy.

Daisy and I want to share with you what happened to our friend Tommy who was bullied today. We want to tell you about him because he is really sad, and we don't want it to happen to you or anyone else.

Tommy told us how he was bullied when he was on the playground. He said it made him feel sad and left out by some kids he thought were his friends. He said they teased him and made him feel uncomfortable, unsafe, and lonely.

Hearing Tommy's story made us concerned, so we wanted to learn more about bullying. Daisy and I went to the library to research this topic. We learned a bully is a person who repeatedly makes another person feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Bullying can be a lot of different things such as name calling, pushing, teasing or kicking. Daisy and I both agree bullying is bad and we'd like you to help us stop it.

Tommy said these friends have done this to him more than once – even in the hallways at school. Daisy and I don't want you or your friends to feel this way. By sharing Tommy's story, you can help us stop bullying too!

There are some things we can do to help prevent bullying. Tell a parent, teacher, or trusted adult when bullying happens. At a time when you feel comfortable and safe, you should ask the bully to stop and explain that he or she is hurting your feelings.

Bullying is a problem that impacts many kids every day. We all need to work together to stop it.

What could you do to help stop bullying on the playground, bus, school anywhere?

After I learned my friend was being bullied, I asked Daisy if this could happen to us. Daisy shared with me that bullying can happen to anyone and even to the bully.

(Continues...)

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