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Don’t scold your child for doing this, the reason could be serious

From Hürriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • As the new school term approaches, some children may cry, report stomachaches or headaches, or refuse to go to school.
  • Clinical psychologist Buse Başakgil says the behavior may stem from separation anxiety, peer bullying, social anxiety, or fear of failure, rather than school phobia.

As schools prepare to reopen, some children may respond with tears, stomachaches, headaches, or an outright refusal to attend. The behavior can leave parents anxious, but it should not automatically be treated as school phobia.

Clinical psychologist Buse Başakgil says the words “I don’t want to go to school” can have several possible causes. Separation anxiety, bullying by peers, social anxiety, and fear of failure may all lie behind a child’s distress.

The warning comes as parents face the approaching start of the school year. Başakgil’s message is that parents should look beyond the behavior itself before scolding the child.

I don't want to go to school.

· ChildrenThe phrase may reflect several underlying difficulties and does not always indicate school phobia.
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