Ever since some kids have【36】 the first grade, they hate school. Every kid【37】 grumbles about school. But five to ten percent of

Ever since some kids have (36)entered the first grade, they hate school. Every kid (37)occasionally grumbles about school. But five to ten percent of kids dislike it so much that they don’t want to (38) attend .
    If a child seems (39) depressed or anxious about school, or refuses to talk about large (40) chunks of the school day, you should be (41) concerned , says a school psychologist Michael Martin. Fortunately, you can usually (42) solve the problem--sometimes very easily.  Here are some (43) strategies to put them back on the road to success.
    (44) Anxiety most frequently occurs when a child is about to enter a new school. Parents can feed a child’s anxieties with a firm "Have a great day, and I’ll pick you up at 2:30!" which is more confidence-inspiring than "Don’t worry; I can be there in ten minutes if you need me. "
    Some kids dislike school because they have no friends and feel alone. (45) This may be the case if your child is always atone, or gives away treasured toys in an attempt to be liked.
    Now scientists and psychologists are trying to work out the solutions. Often loneliness problems can be solved by bolstering social skills. (46) If a lonely kid is skilled in some area, for example, computers, other students will work with him. That does a lot for self-esteem and helps the lonely child make friends.