Changes in Indian culture create more school phobia in children

Abstract

Breakdown of joint family, increasing number of single family in India lead to send children to school at the early age, which may create school refusal or school phobia among children. Children refuse going to school because they have to spend a lot of time away from home. They miss their parents and are faced with new challenges and pressure in a completely new setting. Author tries to discuss about definition, frequency, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and guidelines for parents and teachers about school phobia or school refusal.