school phobia (sk l)n. The sudden aversion to or fear of attending school that occurs in young children, considered a manifestation of separation anxiety. |
school phobia
Etymology: AS, scol + Gk, phobos, fear
an extreme separation anxiety disorder of children, usually in the elementary grades, characterized by a persistent irrational fear of going to school or being in a school-like atmosphere. Such children are usually oversensitive, shy, timid, nervous, and emotionally immature and have pervasive feelings of inadequacy. They typically try to cope with their fears by becoming overdependent on others, especially the parents.
school phobia
Child psychology Fear of going to school associated with anxiety about leaving home and family members
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