School truancy is unlikely to please anyone. For a long time, parents and children will think that nothing is happening, but one day the secret will become clear.
But before you start to understand the reasons and punish the student, you need to react correctly.
Parents' reaction to truancy is very important, child psychologist Ekaterina Madenko said in an interview with NEWS.ru.
If everything is done correctly, parents will help the child cope with problems and start studying again.
How should parents react?
The psychologist advises discussing the child's truancy with the school administration and teachers. As for the reaction, you need to act approximately like this.
First, there must be a dialogue in a calm atmosphere.
Secondly, find out the reason and offer solutions to the problem that caused the absenteeism.
Third, discuss the problem with the teacher, get additional information from the school administration, and then develop an action plan with your child.
Fourthly, think about the responsibility for such behavior in the future.
You can also seek help from a school psychologist.
But in any case, all the child’s efforts to adhere to the developed plan must be motivated.
It is important to be prepared to reward achievements and support your child if he or she relapses.
