Question
After a month of transferring schools, my child initially didn’t want to go to school and later refused. Now, they prefer staying at home and become silent or cry when mentioned about going to school. I would like to know what could be the reason for this?
Answer
The dislike for school in children can be due to various reasons, and it might be that the child hasn’t mentioned it or has mentioned it but the parents haven’t paid attention. Possible reasons include fear of school, poor relationships with classmates or teachers, not liking the teacher, or possibly because of falling behind in academic performance and not being able to catch up despite efforts. When children bring up these issues, parents should provide guidance and assistance, find ways to help them solve problems, and ensure that they can study well at school. Therefore, as parents, one should imagine themselves in the child’s position and offer help rather than reprimand, which can boost their interest in learning. Additionally, it’s important to make children aware of the importance of learning, which serves as an intrinsic motivation for students and is a crucial condition for the smooth progress of learning activities.