Small Criminals Among Us

How to Recognize and Change Children's Antisocial Behavior — Before They Explode

by Gad Czudner, Ph.D.

With tales of children killing children filling newspaper headlines, families, teachers and observers of "difficult children" are in a quandary—what can be done to identify and help such troubled youngsters before they explode?

Now, respected psychologist Dr. Gad Czudner, who has been treating such cases for the last twenty-five years, tells us when such symptoms as lying, power and control urges, lack of responsibility, distortions of love, low frustration tolerance, resentment of authority, lack of empathy and the need for excitement become actual danger signals alerting us to a budding criminal. Moreover, describing why traditional methods to eliminate such behavior patterns don't work, Dr. Czudner gives us firm guidelines on how to change the criminal child into a socially responsible one.

"Timely book...excellent."
— Library Journal

"This book approaches an unpleasant but important topic with great honesty and clarity. Anyone seeking to deal with violence in schools would do well to read this book and take it to heart."
— Statesman Journal

"Sound advice for kids and parents alike."
— L.A. Parent

"A book of hope and empowerment for parents, educators and everyone who cares about children."
— NAPRA Review

"Teachers will find the book an excellent resource for helping disruptive students learn more acceptable behavior."
— Midwest Book Review

A New Horizon Press Release
Self-Help/Parenting & Childcare
6 x 9, 280 pages
LC# 98-68327 world rights
ISBN: 0-88282-180-6 (pb), $14.95