Refusing to attend school

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Delya asks:

We moved to a new location/new apartment and changed our elementary school since December 2012. My son does not like the new school and refuses to attend. He cries and complains every day. How can I help him ?

In Topics: Learning issues and special needs, Discipline and behavior challenges, Communicating with my child (The tough talks)

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Dadofsons

Feb 2, 2013

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I think you should explain to him that an education is very important and how he doesn't want to miss anything important that could impact his life negatively. Tell him that he doesn't have to like his new school but should at least give it a try.

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shay4 writes:

If you keep skipping school you will not have anywhere to stay.

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hockeymom58 writes:

There is a deeper reason your son does not like school. Maybe he misses his old friends or is bullied at the new school. Start by offering a play date with an old friend if he attends school everyday without complaint. Keep a chart so he can see his progress. Talk to his teacher and see if she is seeing changes in his behavior and ask her to see if he is being bullied.

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