10 Signs of Your Child Struggling at School

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

Avoidance of School

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Behavioral Changes

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Frequent Complaints

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Lack of Interest

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Homework Challenges

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Lack of Confidence

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Incomplete Classwork

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Physical Symptoms

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Poor Test Performance

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Procrastinating

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