[School Refusal] When a Child Refuses School: A Clinical Psychologist’s Guide to Understanding and Supporting School Refusal

If your child is frequently complaining of illness, crying every morning, or refusing to leave home for school, they may not be simply acting out—they could be experiencing school refusal. Unlike truancy, school refusal is driven by emotional distress and should be understood as a mental health signal rather than a disciplinary issue. Common Underlying […]