"It's only banter."
Few phrases are used more often in schools, playgrounds, sports teams, and friendship groups. Yet behind those three words lies a far deeper story about belonging, identity, power, exclusion, and the social lessons children carry with them into adulthood.
In BANTER: Lessons from the Playground, educator and school leader Kevin Perry-Evans explores the hidden world of childhood relationships and the subtle interactions that shape young people's lives. Drawing on decades of educational experience, psychological research, and realistic case studies, the book examines the fine line between humour and humiliation, friendship and exclusion, confidence and conformity.
Through thirty-four engaging chapters, readers are taken beyond traditional discussions of bullying to explore the powerful forces that influence behaviour: the need to belong, the impact of peer groups, the role of bystanders, social status, reputation, resilience, empathy, and the growing influence of the digital world. Along the way, the book challenges assumptions about childhood and asks important questions about the cultures adults create around young people.
At its heart, BANTER is not a book about jokes. It is a book about relationships.
It is about the child who laughs along while feeling left out.
It is about the power of words, the importance of belonging, and the responsibility we all share in shaping environments where children can thrive.
Insightful, accessible, and deeply human, BANTER: Lessons from the Playground is essential reading for parents, teachers, school leaders, coaches, and anyone interested in understanding the social world of children and the lessons that last far longer than any school qualification.
Because the playground is never just a playground.
It is where future adults learn how the world works.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "It's only banter."Few phrases are used more often in schools, playgrounds, sports teams, and friendship groups. Yet behind those three words lies a far deeper story about belonging, identity, power, exclusion, and the social lessons children carry with them into adulthood.In BANTER: Lessons from the Playground, educator and school leader Kevin Perry-Evans explores the hidden world of childhood relationships and the subtle interactions that shape young people's lives. Drawing on decades of educational experience, psychological research, and realistic case studies, the book examines the fine line between humour and humiliation, friendship and exclusion, confidence and conformity.Through thirty-four engaging chapters, readers are taken beyond traditional discussions of bullying to explore the powerful forces that influence behaviour: the need to belong, the impact of peer groups, the role of bystanders, social status, reputation, resilience, empathy, and the growing influence of the digital world. Along the way, the book challenges assumptions about childhood and asks important questions about the cultures adults create around young people.At its heart, BANTER is not a book about jokes. It is a book about relationships.It is about the child who laughs along while feeling left out.It is about the power of words, the importance of belonging, and the responsibility we all share in shaping environments where children can thrive.Insightful, accessible, and deeply human, BANTER: Lessons from the Playground is essential reading for parents, teachers, school leaders, coaches, and anyone interested in understanding the social world of children and the lessons that last far longer than any school qualification.Because the playground is never just a playground.It is where future adults learn how the world works. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798180716736
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