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You can't fix school refusal with 'tough love' but these steps might help

By Christine Grové, Fulbright Scholar and Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Monash University
Alexandra Marinucci, PhD Candidate, School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Monash University

There is growing concern about school refusal rates in Australia. But experts caution against parents simply forcing kids back to the classroom.

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