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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would make his life so difficult at home that he would beg me to go to school. Like chores ALL DAY LONG. No internet, not phone, no TV. [/quote]
I think if OP could force her son to do chores all day, then she could force him to go to school. School refusal usually comes with chore refusal. [/quote]

Sometimes. And most of the time it's just to see what they can get away with.

what do you suggest?[/quote]

NP. Oh, so you've treated many school refusal cases, have you?  :roll:

OP, if your kid will do chores but refuses school, I would have a talk with them about alternatives to their high school. What is it that they want? If they aren't interested in college, maybe they could get a GED or go to a trade school. Or homeschool or do dual enrollment and start earning college credits at community college (if that is a thing in your state). Sometimes 16 year old just want/need more agency. There are ways to succeed that don't follow the traditional path. Maybe an educational counselor can talk with them about options.

More likely, though, your kid will refuse both things. Then I think it's time to get mental health workers involved. Start by calling your school counselor (and maybe pediatrician). See what they recommend and if they can make a referral anywhere.[/quote]

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