Why Children Refuse School — and What You Can Do About It

If your child has been missing school, melting down in the mornings, or saying they “just can’t go” you’re not alone.

Many children refuse to go to school because of anxiety, fear, bullying, or overwhelming pressure. And while it can feel confusing and scary, there are real solutions and you don’t have to figure them out by yourself.

Join the PA Parent and Family Alliance to learn:

✅ Why children refuse or resist school and what’s really going on underneath

✅ What schools are legally required to do to help before truancy charges are ever filed

✅ How parents can respond calmly and effectively at home