The Angry Child: What Parents, Schools, and Society Can Do

by Brett Novick

Overview

Anger and violence have reached seemingly epidemic proportions within the fabric of our youth. From school violence, social media, to growing oppositional and defiant behaviors within the home; anger has surfaced more and more in the lifestyles of our youth. What are the answers? Should the focus be more on parental enrichment skills, or on social and emotional curriculum in school? Perhaps, greater monitoring of social media among our youth?


These questions, in themselves only point to what is a systemic and increasingly complex problem. A multifaceted approach is indeed needed to address this issue before it becomes even more intractable and leads to even greater anger and rage in our next generation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475848809
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	09/17/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	100
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Brett J. Novick has a master’s degree in family therapy and post graduate certifications in school social work as well as educational leadership, He is an adjunct instructor at Rutgers University. Mr. Novick is the author of Parents and Teachers Working Together and has had published numerous national and international articles as well as received several awards for his work in education, administration, counseling, social work, and human rights.
Brett J. Novick, MS, EdD, is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified School Social Worker with over twenty-five years experience. He has worked as an adjunct in the subject areas for Rutgers University, Rutgers Health System, Stockton Universities, and many mental health organizations throughout the country.

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: The Storm On The Horizon: The Elements of Anger and Youth
Chapter 2: Parenting the Angry Child

Chapter 3: It Is No One’s Fault….Lack of Responsibility&the Rise of Anger

Chapter 4: The Revolution of Conflict Resolution
Chapter 5: The Match...What Fuels Anger in Children?
Chapter 6: A Kinder, Gentler School...How Anger Can Be Handled In Schools
About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Why do children nowadays seem so angry? Novick, who has honed a voice for practical yet succinct and approachable advice, offers some much needed answers. Many factors fuel anger, and Novick helps readers understand some of the most crucial contemporary influences. His broad approach is grounded in developmental and social principles, with keen understanding of the pressures faced by children and teens as they cope with exposure to social media, electronics, and the changing world around them. Novick effectively fuses psychological and educational foundations and offers a program that is easy to follow but filled with well-proven techniques. Parents and teachers will find many useful suggestions that are ready to apply in the day-to-day life of a home or a classroom. Everything from setting rules to enforcing routines is covered in detail, and Novick’s methods not only help reduce conflicts, but also help children and students learn important life skills, such as self-control and responsibility.

George M. Kapalka

Once again, with the book, The Angry Child: What Parents, Schools, and Society Can Do, Mr. Novick is right on the mark! He has a knack for tackling the 'hidden curriculum' in education which is so much needed today. Mr. Novick speaks to the whole child as a student, touching on the social and emotional learning that our schools must address today.

Thomas Farrell

Brett’s most recent text is the ‘compass’ for which parents can use to successfully navigate a child’s turbulent emotional expression. This book is rich with specific steps for empowering all of us during those devastating 'life' storms.

I know that you will agree that Brett has clearly outlined ways to empower all parents. So I strongly encourage everyone who want to successfully support children through their emotional and relational development to read this book!

Kenneth McGill