'I just can't': school refusal is growing | Four Corners // TRAIN BRAIN

'I just can't': school refusal is growing | Four Corners

Kids ‘refusing’ to go to school is a growing issue in Australia.
Alice explains the feelings of shame, guilt and fear she has as a parent who can’t get their child into the classroom.
‘You feel like you're just in this complete other world.’
School refusal is often associated with autism, anxiety and ADHD.
Watch the Four Corners documentary ‘The Kids Who Can’t’ on YouTube now:

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