Child to Parent Aggression and Violence: A Guidebook for Parents and Practitioners

Child to Parent Aggression and Violence is a comprehensive book that provides parents and professionals with information to tackle parent-directed aggression and violence by children. It discusses the nature-versus-nurture debate, callous-unemotional traits as a predictor of aggression, and the effects of parent-directed aggression. The book offers prevention and intervention methods and includes suggestions for interventions, self-assessment, and points of contact for reference. The authors will donate their royalties to Family Lives, UK, a charity that provides support for families through a helpline and drop-in sessions.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 152 pages
\n Publication date: 10 June 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Parent-directed aggression and violence by children is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach to understanding. While focusing on a single factor may not suffice, this book aims to provide parents and professionals with the necessary information to address this occurrence effectively. Hue San Kuay and Graham Towl, drawing upon extensive evidence from past studies and real-life case examples, delve into the nature and prevalence of child-to-parent aggression and violence. They shed light on the roles of individuals and communities in intervening and preventing such behavior. The book also addresses the nature-versus-nurture debate, exploring the influence of callous-unemotional traits on aggression. It examines the impact of parent-directed aggression and offers practical prevention and intervention methods. Recognizing the importance of timely help-seeking, the authors emphasize the potential consequences of delaying intervention. Child to Parent Aggression and Violence is a valuable resource for practitioners and researchers working with parents. It provides practical suggestions for interventions, self-assessment tools, and contact information for relevant support services. Importantly, this book is written with parents in mind, offering insights and strategies to address this challenging issue. The authors have committed to donating their royalties in full to Family Lives, a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting families. Family Lives, formerly known as Parentline, has been providing support and guidance to families since 1999. They offer a helpline, drop-in sessions, and tailored parental support in communities and schools, addressing various issues such as bullying, special educational needs, and providing assistance to specific groups. By supporting this book, readers contribute to the important work of Family Lives and help ensure that families receive the support and guidance they need.

\n Weight: 250g\n
Dimension: 234 x 154 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367200954\n \n