Your kid is not 'refusing' to go to school; it's not that simple. They are more likely to be experiencing EBSA, which stands for Emotional Based …
Why your teen might 'refuse' to go to school, and how to support them
Most parents want to see their children skipping into school and building on their resilience and confidence so they can ultimately get through life and be happy. So when a child is clearly struggling with going to school each day, it can feel hard and leave the adults at a loss with what to do to help. Here, we look at what your child might be going through that means they can't physically go into school, how we can support them, and what the struggles may be...
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