Teaching peace: how to raise children in harmony without pre (Paperback)

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Two new books seek to promote peace among children and their parents, teachers, and community. Both succeed very well. Arnow (Inst. for Cultural Understanding, Lexington, Kentucky) is a goldmine of information. She covers how to raise children peaceably at home, at school, and in the neighborhood, dealing with war toys, gender equality, hate groups, children's literature, TV violence, and video games. Numerous checklists rate books, toys, TV, and your school setting. Associations and workshops are gathered into extensive, usable lists. Arnow includes samples of school and community policies that work. With its useful bibliographies, this is a highly valuable tool. Cecil's approach offers practical one-on-one advice, particularly about conflict resolution. Centering on family life, she believes children can model peace-filled lifestyles from an early age. Dozens of simple activities help foster diversity rather than prejudice, always promoting peace over hostility. There is an extensive bibliography for both parents and children. Cecil is the author of many books on multiculturalism and literacy, among them Developing Multicultural Awareness Through Children's Literature (MacFarland, 1993). Both books are valuable additions to all public and school libraries.
Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, Pa.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

With the rapidly changing face of our schools, communities and workforce, for the first time ever, we are truly living in a global society. At the same time, children are exposed to more violence than ever before. This vitally important book shows parents and educators how to instill tolerance in children by building a strong foundation of self-esteem.

Product Details

• Paperback: 239 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; 1st edition (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399521550
• ISBN-13: 978-0399521553
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,774,343 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Tips for Raising Peaceful Children, August 7, 2009

By	Susan Fitzell "Educational Consultant" (Manchester, NH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jan Arnow offers excellent insight and practical tips for raising and teaching children to be peaceful. She addresses the subject from the point of view of the home, the classroom and the community. The text is filled with resource information, checklists and examples to help any parent and/or youth educator teach peace.