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ERIC Number: EJ467483
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Glass, Plastic or Steel?
Tarwater, Patricia
Childhood Education, v69 n5 p272-73 1993
Discusses the characteristics of resilient children that allow them to persevere in the face of adversity. Relates the story of a troubled adolescent who exhibited resiliency and who, with a teacher's help, changed her life. Offers 22 suggestions for working with troubled children. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Child Neglect, Children, Coping, Emotional Problems, Family Problems, Peer Relationship, Personality Traits, Self Esteem, Significant Others, Teacher Role, Underachievement
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Resilience (Personality); Vulnerability
Note: Annual Theme Issue: Teachers' Stories: Reflections on Teaching, Caring and Learning.