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[quote=Anonymous]This is from AI. Middle schoolers retreating to their room with music and a blanket after school is a common sign of after-school restraint collapse, a healthy need for decompression after holding it together all day; it's their brain and body's way of resetting, not defiance, and providing a quiet, low-demand space with sensory comforts like music, a blanket, and a snack helps them recharge, process the day, and eventually transition to family time, as noted in Way to Grow and ParentMap. It’s more common than parents think. The tough part is getting them to transition out of it and do homework or dinner or activity. Speaking to a professional in health care can help you, maybe an evaluation. [/quote]
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