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Leventhal-Belfer, Laurie,

Why do I have to? : a book for children who find themselves frustrated by everyday rules / Laurie Leventhal-Belfer ; illustrated by Luisa Montaini-Klovdahl. - London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008. - 77 pages; illustrations; 24 cm.

Machine derived contents note: Contents -- Rules that can be frustrating at home: -- Why do I have to: -- Go to school before the show that I am watching is over? -- Wear shoes and a jacket when I go outside? -- Eat when I am not hungry? -- Rest when I am not tired? -- Go to the bathroom when I do not need to go? -- Share toys if I am still using them? -- Turn off the television or computer before my show or game is over? -- Stop talking about things that I like? -- Rules that may be frustrating about friends: -- Why do I have to: -- Play with my play date when I would rather play by myself? -- Say thank-you for a present that I do not like? -- Go to a friendų house when I would rather stay home? -- Let other kids play a game the ŷrong ... way? -- Apologize to other children for hurting them when they hurt me first? -- Listen to a friend talk about something that I do not find interesting? -- Rules that may be frustrating at school: -- Why do I have to: -- Listen to a story that I already know? -- Let my hands get dirty? -- Say hello with words instead of giving a friend a big hug or slap on the back? -- Only talk about what the teacher asked about? -- Tell my friends that I am no longer playing the game when they can see for themselves? -- Ask my teacher if I can leave the room? -- Sit in a chair to do my work when I work better standing up? -- Be quiet when I am working? -- Explain to an adult why I got into a fight when they should know? -- Do homework after I have been working in school all day? -- Appendix Goal Chart.

Why do I have to go to school before the show that I am watching is over? Why do I have to wear shoes and a jacket when I go outside? Rules like these can be really frustrating - but they don't have to be!"Why do I have to?" looks at a set of everyday situations that provide challenges for children at home, with their friends, and at school. Laurie Leventhal-Belfer empathizes with children's wish to do things their way, explains clearly why their way does not work, and provides a list of practical suggestions for how to cope with these challenges and avoid feelings of frustration. This is the ideal book for children who have difficulty coping with the expectations of daily living, as well as for their parents and the professionals who work with them.

ISBN: 9781843108917 1843108917

LCCN: 2007051882

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA861776 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014602028 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Obedience--Juvenile literature.
Frustration--Juvenile literature.
Etiquette for children and teenagers--Juvenile literature.
Student etiquette-- Juvenile literature.
Asperger's syndrome in children--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: BJ1459 / .L48 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 179/.9