HomepageLifestyleParentingSubscriberColman Noctor: Why I think 'school refusal' is a fundamentally unhelpful termIt's not about finding a way to get your child to attend school but discovering the reason they are resisting Many teachers I have spoken to have said poor school attendance is a far more widespread problem than before. Picture: iStockTue, 23 Aug, 2022 - 07:19Child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor Colman Noctor CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPIST “I am looking forward to seeing my friends, but I am not looking forward to doing homework.” This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Save €40 on an Annual Subscription. Unlock this article and get unlimited access to news, sport, opinion, podcasts and more. Subscribe now Cancel anytime #Parenting - Advice#Parenting - School children#Parenting - Teens#Parenting - Tweens#Colman NoctorPerson: Colman Noctor Joanna Fortune: I'm worried my daughter's day seems to revolve around going on screens READ NOW Subscribe Now
