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Every day,all across the nation,as many as one in four children refuses to go to school.The
reasons are various."School Refusal",formerly known as"School Phobia",is an actual
anxietybased disorder.Many children are vague about their complaints and unable to be sure
what is making them anxious,so it is sometimes regarded as typical childhood will fullness.
However,the effects of constant school refusal can be farreaching for your child's education.
So,where's the line between what's normal and what's not?"You need to look at whether
it is affecting the child or family's normal life,"explains Christopher Kearney,Ph.D.In other
words,if a child's grades are suffering from frequent absences or a parent's job is disturbed,
it is time to look closely at the issue.Parents should listen carefully to children who say they
can't go to school because of "untestable things"such as stomachaches or headaches.While
these complaints alone don't necessarily indicate school refusal,there may be deeper problems
if combined with general complaints about school,talks of threats at school and so on.
There are different kinds of behavior in school refusal.Some children are influenced by their
friends who skip school to hang out with their friends,showing a sense of rebellion(叛逆)．
Some children cling to their mothers,screaming at the thought of having to enter the school
building.
However,that doesn't mean that getting a child back into the classroom is impossible.
According to Maryann Roth,a school psychologist and guidance counselor(顾问),parents
should attempt to make the child get back to school,no matter how hard it is.Working closely
with school officials and possibly a specialist to create a plan is a necessary step.
1．The underlined word"vague"(Paragraph 1)is closest in meaning to ________.
A．irregular
B．unclear
C．curious
D．unusual
2．According to Paragraph 2，the real reason of “School Refusal”may be that the children ________.
A．are suffering from illness
B．are afraid of endless tests
C．want to stay with their parents
D．feel bored and unsafe at school
3．When facing“School Refusal”of their children，parents should ________.
A．take the problem seriously if their daily life is disturbed
B．discuss the seriousness of the problem with their children
C．take their children to see the doctor immediately
D．keep their children away from their rebellious friends
4．The passage intends to ________.
A．explain that “School Refusal” is a symptom of an illness
B．explain the phenomenon of “School Refusal” and how to treat it
C．remind parents to take good care of their children
D．explain that “School Refusal” is normal and not serious