A large number of parents seek assistance from a licensed professional therapist when their child or teen is struggling with school performance problems or truancy. A Pathways child therapist or family therapist can aid in the determination of the cause(s) of the problems. Some common reasons for their struggles are:
a lack of good study habits,
performance or social anxiety,
feelings of stupidity,
test anxiety,
being bullied,
depression,
problems at home,
lack of attention or focus, and
trouble staying organized.