Why do young people refuse to go to school?
There are a number of factors that cause or contribute to school refusal:1,3 • Breaks from school when children become closer to a caregiver (e.g., after a summer break or a holiday vacation) • New challenges at school • Anxiety symptoms or an anxiety disorder, including Separation Anxiety Disorder, which is more common in young children, or school phobia or Panic Disorder, which is more common in older children and adolescents. More • Major changes (e.g., deployment, moving or changing schools) • Significant stressors (e.g., death of pet or loved one, divorce) • Bullying • Tests or oral presentations • Athletic performance • Undressing for showers in gym class • Not getting along with teachers or peers Allowing children to stay home from school can further contribute to school refusal behavior. For example, staying home is more fun: No homework, easy access to television and/or a computer, more time with parent(s), etc. Also, a young person gets to avoid any negative or uncomfortable
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