My child has recently started saying that they don't want to go to school. This came quite suddenly, as they were generally happy going before.
They haven't mentioned any particular problem with their teacher or classmates, and when I ask what is wrong, they usually just say that they don't want to go. In the mornings, they can become quite upset and keep asking to stay at home.
I've tried talking to them calmly and asking whether anything happened at school, but I don't want to keep pushing if they aren't ready to talk about it.
Has anyone else experienced this with their child? How did you find out what was really bothering them, and what helped them feel comfortable going back to school?
I'd really appreciate hearing other parents' experiences.