School absenteeism: When children avoid school out of fear and displeasure!

School absenteeism: When children avoid school out of fear and displeasure!

Speyer, Deutschland - In Germany, five to ten percent of the students regularly skip school, which leads to worrying educational statistics. Around six percent of young people leave school every year without a degree. This form of school absenteeism, defined as an unauthorized absence from school without a legitimate apology, has various causes. As the Rheinpfalz are distinguished: Aversives school tails, with students staying away from the class to pursue; Fear caused by fear of failure and bullying; As well as holding back by the parents' house, in which violence or abuse may be obscured.

A worrying increase in school absenteeism is partially attributed to corona pandemic. Lockdowns led to loneliness and the challenge of interacting in groups. A lack of places in child and adolescent psychotherapy is identified as one of the core problems. Prevention measures, such as class councils in school social work, offer opportunities to counteract school absenteeism. Social media also play a role and promote conflicts among children who can lead to further insults and the spread of fake news. Positive participation and participation in school are regarded as central aspects for prevention.

psychosocial stress and support

The Kida study notes that 75 percent of single parents want professional help in relation to pandeme-related stress, in particular from school psychologists, social workers and pediatricians. Despite a higher need for support offers, children from one-parents' households less often take part in sporting activities or courses outside of school. Logistic difficulties and financial burdens could be reasons for this lower participation. The differences in mental health remain significant, which indicates that future research is necessary to better understand these complex relationships.

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