A Family Guide to Understanding and Seeking Help for Truancy School Attendance Makes a Difference One of the most important things families can do to help their children succeed is to make sure they attend school regularly. Students might skip school once or twice on a whim, but when they frequently miss school, they need help.
Truancy is often a warning sign that a student is having trouble.
Left unchecked, truancy can have strong negative effects on students' lives. It can block future opportunities and lead to drug use, daytime crime, and violence. Trouble at school is one of the main reasons students become truant. Together they can take steps to help students meet their challenges. Let your children know that you value education.