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How to address skipping school in a productive way When teens skip school it's often a sign that something deeper is going on stress boredom or even fear Addressing the root cause with curiosity and compassion can help prevent it from happening again Try these 3 strategies instead 1 stay calm and inquire Ask "What made you feel like skipping today?" instead of reacting with anger 2 address underlying issues If it's stress say "What's been overwhelming for you lately and how can I help?" And 3 set clear expectations Reiterate "Skipping school isn't okay but let's work together to figure out why it's happening." Skipping school is often a signal not just a behavior By staying calm showing curiosity and addressing the root cause you can turn it into an opportunity to connect and understand what's really going on with compassion and clear expectations You're helping your teen navigate their challenges while building trust and accountability You've got this Follow the Mentorwell for more parenting tips Thank you