As good parents we protect our children. We make certain they receive the best healthcare.  We make sure their dental needs are met.  We teach them not to speak to strangers and how to cross a busy street.

But, what happens when your child is bullied? Unlike the old jokes about “my Dad will beat up your Dad,” the reality is that this is an old problem exacerbated by our modern lifestyles.

It used to be that when Billy ran home with a bloody nose, Mom would be there to wipe away the tears and help him understand that there would people in the world who do mean things.

Nowadays Billy probably goes to a sitter or daycare. Or, if he’s a little bit older goes home to an empty house. Bullying has been around since the first little Neanderthal boy or girl had their lunch taken away by someone bigger and stronger.

For a millennium parents have tried to protect their children from bullies. And, while you may not have given much thought to it, there are adult bullies as well.  If you stop and think about it, you’ll be able to spot them within your sphere of contacts and acquaintances. 

Finally, someone has given us a tool to help us understand and interact with the bullies in our lives. That’s right, we’re talking about a manual to teach us “How to Stop Bullying.”