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School Refusal or Social Phobia? A mother's Story
Read MoreIt starts slowly. As a parent, you think at first they might be just a bit tired. They don't want to go to school, but they don't know why. It may be only a day...
When a child won't go to school
Read MoreThe transition back to school each fall is challenging for many families. But some children and teens feel so much emotional distress that they may repeatedly balk at attending school or staying there — a...
So your child refuses to go to school? Here's how to respond
Read MoreHave you had to deal with grumbling kids who don't want to go back to school after the winter holidays? While some school reluctance is normal, spare a thought for parents whose back-to-school struggles have...
Understanding School Refusal: What parents need to know at back-to-school time
Read MoreThe new school year is officially here, representing a huge transition for parents, teachers, and children. Few kids like going back to school. Even parents may feel sad at the loss of summer freedom and...
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Though many children will refuse to go to school at some stage in their lives, school refusal is very different to truancy. It is a more serious condition than separation anxiety and often stems from a child’s anxiety about school. They may be worried about their school work, interacting with other kids, dealing with teachers, playing sports or being away from family. School refusal is a behaviour that can also be accompanied by sadness or depression, physical symptoms and social isolation. This condition is equally common amongst boys and girls, from all socioeconomic groups and across both primary and secondary levels.
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