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“School refusal” is “anxiety-based school absenteeism,” and it’s a growing problem among adolescents, experts explain. (Ilustration by Nathalie Cruz for Yahoo Life) “It started in sixth grade: First, ...

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The term "school refusal" refers to child-motivated behavior—either refusing to attend school, refusing to attend specific classes, or having great difficulty remaining in school for the entire day.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “School refusal” is “anxiety-based school absenteeism,” and it’s a growing problem among adolescents, experts explain.