Is it school reluctance or refusal? How to tell the difference and help your child

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Leslie, R.. 2025. "Is it school reluctance or refusal? How to tell the difference and help your child." The Conversation.

Article Title	Is it school reluctance or refusal? How to tell the difference and help your child
Article Category	Newspaper
Authors	Leslie, R.
Publication Title	The Conversation
Year	2025
Web Address (URL)	https://Is it school reluctance or refusal? How to tell the difference and help your child
Keywords	school attendance, school distress
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020	390407. Inclusive education

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