We initially penalized her actions, failing to realize that her refusal was a coping mechanism for severe emotional distress, not a disciplinary issue.
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Studies indicate that between 2% and 5% of school-age children demonstrate school refusal, with the numbers rising significantly after the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. For siblings like me, this often becomes a confusing, silent struggle. We initially penalized her actions, failing to realize