Jonathan McKee - The Bullying Breakthrough: Real Help for Parents and Teachers of the Bullied, Bystanders, and Bullies

PRAISE FOR THE BULLYING BREAKTHROUGH

Everything Jonathan McKee writes is excellent, but this is his most important book thus far. Bullying has become a massive problem in schools, homes, and on social media, and the many initiatives out there havent made much of a dent. As the parent of a bullied middle schooler, I was desperate for help but found little that would actually work. In this vitally important book, Jonathan presents an essential guide to preventing and stopping bullying behaviors. Every parent, school administrator, teacher, pastor, and counselor need to keep this on hand as a vital tool.

Shaunti Feldhahn, social researcher and bestselling author
of For Parents Only and The Kindness Challenge

Most of us are aware that bullying is alive and wellbut do we know how to handle it in wise, effective ways? Jonathan McKees latest book examines the various facets of bullying in the twenty-first century and shows parents and educators how to come alongside victims, bystanders, and even the bullies themselves in ways that truly get to the heart of the problem.

Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family

Every one of my five kids have faced a bully or watched someone be bullied. Rather than become a victim, my son asked the bully if he was okay. That day, he came home and told me he made friends with a bully. If you dont want your child to be victimized nor stand by and allow someone else to be bullied, Jonathans book will provide the facts and the encouragement you need. Too often, it isnt the kids who dont know what to do; rather, it is the parents and teachers who know what to do but dont. The Bullying Breakthrough will empower you to act and do the responsible thing when a bully is under your charge.

Stephen Arterburn, bestselling author, speaker, pastor,
Founder and Host of New Life Live!, but first and always best,
husband and father of 5 amazing kids

Jonathans most vulnerable and insightful book yet! An eye-opening peek into the world of bullying today and what we can actually do to prevent it.

Josh McDowell, author and speaker

The world tweens and teens navigate quickly shifts from playful and childlike to harsh, overwhelming, and cruel. Add bullying to the mix, and the climate feels unbearable. Jonathans new book offers answers for caregiversand hope for kids.

Michael Ross, author of A Kids Game Plan for Great Choices and
the former Editor of Breakaway magazine for teen guys

The problem of bullying is ever increasing. The issues are intense and complicated. What Jonathan McKee writes is both disturbing and incredibly helpful. Parents and anyone who works with kids must read this to fully understand a very important piece of the private life of the American teenager. I read everything Jonathan McKee writes.

Jim Burns PhD, President of HomeWord and author of
The Purity Code and Doing Life with Your Adult Child:
Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

2018 by Jonathan McKee

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Thanks to God for sparing me from doing something irreversibly stupid when I was a kid to take out revenge on the group that targeted me. Its only by Gods love and grace that Ive been able to heal as much as I have. I rely on Him daily on this continued journey.

Thanks, Kellythis book is because of you. Kelly is my publisher and friend who has partnered with me on countless projects now. This book only happened because she approached me after reading my cyberbullying chapter in The Teens Guide to Social Media and Mobile Devices and talked me into writing a book to parents on the subject. Youve come to me with two ideas nowand the first one is my bestseller. I guess well see with this one!

Thanks to my family for putting up with my insecurity and insensitivity. Lori, youre amazing! All those old bullies are so jealous. I married a cheerleader! (Theres hope, fellow nerds!) If only they knew you are so much more. And Alec, Alyssa, and Ashley, I love you more than any words in the front of a book could ever express.

Thanks to so many friends who provided good counsel and ideas for this book. Daniel Huerta, everyone loves your crude analogy for helping bullies. Classic! Marlon Morgan, your wellness program is an awesome example of making a difference, and your insight was extremely helpful. Youth for Christ, I love what you do for schools, and your Point Break program is truly making an impact. All schools should offer it. Doug, Kim, Amy, and the countless other principals and teachers I interviewed, thanks for your amazing ideas of what worksand your honesty about what doesnt.

I cant even being to name all of the bullied I interviewed. Thanks so much to all of you; you know who you are! I share your tears! Wes, and Kaylayou especially. Thanks for your brutal honesty.

And I am equally grateful to my team of readers who screened this book for me before it went to print, offering bold criticism and helping me chisel and refine it to what it is. You all offered so much great insight. Im truly blessed to have such a team.

And thanks to the Kill Jon Clubyou know who you arefor making me who I am. Im better because of it. Are you?

Its 6:37 a.m., and I havent slept for hours.