049 What to do if your Child has Chronic Absences from School

Will my child’s absences lead to jail time? This is a common fear amongst parents when they receive a letter from the school regarding truancy. However, while the definition of truancy is absences without excuse, often there are many reasons students miss school. Chronic absences usually are not as simple as they seem and may involve a lot of hidden issues. Today, I will be bringing forth these issues with Miranda Lamb, owner of the blog “Reluctant Cowgirl” and an advocate for families who have received court-ordered truancy cases. This episode discusses a very important matter that impacts not only kids but their families as a whole unit. It is the problem of attendance or truancy.