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Refuses to attend school

i'm trying to see how can i go about getting my 8yr. old son some help. he has been giving me problems to go to school since school started on
Sept. 3rd. he refuses to go to school, he enter's the school and ones in the school he tries to run out of the class and the building. the school, as well as myself and my husband has try all resources. i am also taking him to counseling. my last altenitive is to put him in bootcamp or a boys home so he can get scared.............

HELP PLEASE...............................
                    
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This is serious - choosing whether to go to school or not is simply not an option.  I'm wondering why you think a boys' home or boot camp would be the only options.  I'm wondering if this child is not suffering from some emotional or mood or anxiety disorder.  Your first step needs to be an appointment with your son's family doctor to rule out these medical possibilities.  If he/she is not versed in these areas, then ask for a referral to a specialist as a child psychiatrist or neurologist or developmental pediatrician with experience in mental health issues.  

A second thought that occurred to me - is your son being bullied?  However, I still think there is more to this issue than just "bullying".  I wish you the best ....
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Does he usually mind/ obey well?

What does he say? When is the first counseling session?
Good luck momma
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