phobia
Do your children have school phobias?
Many children that refuse to attend school because of social situations or fears will do everything they can to avoid leaving home. They may feign illness (or become so upset that they become sick), come up with excuses not to attend school, bargain with you so that you allow them to stay home, and react so emotionally (and sometimes violently) until you give in and allow them to stay home.
Learn how to help in our article "Helping Children Cope with School Phobia: A Ten-Tip Special":
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