Back To School Phobia
2009 July 21 by: Scott
How Is Your Child Feeling About School?
In a few weeks, many children will be going back to school. Stress and anxiety for many children will begin to grow and school refusal will become a part of the daily routine and behavior exhibited. Parents can begin to take positive steps now to prevent school anxiety, school phobia or school refusal.
Why Some Children Hate School
- The child has no friends.
- The child feels that he or she does not fit in.
- The child is being teased or bullied.
- The child finds it difficult to socialize.
- The child is not experiencing success in academic classes.
- The child is bored.
- The child has a medical condition such as anxiety or depression.
- The child does not feel connected to at least one school staff member.
- The child’s parent(s) seldom say positive things about school.
