30 Days With My Schoolrefusing Sister Final ~repack~ -

By week two, avoidance had become entrenched. My sister stayed in pajamas until noon, watched television, and refused to discuss school. Research distinguishes school refusal from simple oppositional behavior by the intense anxiety that precedes any mention of school. Specific triggers often include social evaluation (fear of speaking in class), bullying, academic pressure, or separation anxiety (Egger et al., 2003). For my sister, the trigger was a humiliating incident in math class. A substitute teacher called on her repeatedly, and when she froze, classmates laughed. After that, the classroom became a threat zone.

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