Do children outgrow school refusal?
Once school refusal has developed into a regular pattern it has become a significant problem. Children or teens are not likely to “outgrow” the problem, particularly if they are continually allowed to avoid school-related problems and/or fears by staying home. Like many anxiety-related issues, the more the feared situation is avoided the worse the problem becomes. Symptoms are likely to improve over time for families and young people, who receive treatment or learn coping strategies that they regularly practice while attending school.
