Over 350,000 Children Absent from School - A Definitive Guide Released for Parents Seeking Information Amidst Concern

Shufunotomo Co., Ltd. will release "The Book Containing Everything Parents Need to Know When Worried About Their Child's School Absence" (https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4074629186), supervised by Dr. Masayuki Kobayashi, on April 24, 2026 (Friday). Over 350,000 children are absent from school, a record high! What is required of parents? According to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's 2024 survey, the number of elementary and junior high school students experiencing school absence is over approximately 350,000, a record high. Furthermore, it is estimated that children with "school absence tendencies," including those attending infirmary or separate rooms, exceed 1 million. While the choice to "not go to school" has become more common, many parents who are directly affected by this situation find themselves in deep isolation and anxiety, thinking, "Is it my fault for how I raised them?" or "What will happen to this child's future?" This book is planned to serve as a compass for such parents. Three Features of This Book: 1. Covers all steps parents need to know, from initial response to future prospects: When a child says, "I don't want to go to school." The book provides concrete actions tailored to each phase, from creating a home environment and communicating with the school to finding alternative places like free schools and exploring the latest educational paths such as correspondence high schools. 2. Empathetic support for parents in distress: It frames school absence resolution not just as "getting the child to attend school," but explains specific communication techniques to help children regain self-esteem and recharge their energy. 3. Easy-to-understand explanations with manga: You can realistically understand the triggers for school absence and how children recover. From the Table of Contents: Part 1: School Absence in the Reiwa Era: Important Things to Know (The current state of school absence based on the latest data, and the changing role of schools). Part 2: What Parents Should Do First When Your Child Says, "I Don't Want to Go to School" (Mental care to calm down and correctly receive your child's signs). Part 3: Creating a "Place to Belong" for Your Child Within the Home (Don't force them to talk, don't deny them. How to create a home environment that allows them to conserve energy). Part 4: It's Okay If Your Child is Absent from School. Let's Do What We Can (How to utilize the "attendance credit system" and find learning/experiential opportunities outside of school). Part 5: We Want to Know! The Future Prospects for Children Absent from School (Explains diverse options such as free schools, correspondence high schools, and careers beyond that). Book Information Title: The Book Containing Everything Parents Need to Know When Worried About Their Child's School Absence Editor: Shufunotomo Co., Ltd. Supervisor: Masayuki Kobayashi Price: 1760 yen (tax included) Release Date: April 24, 2026 (Friday) Format, Pages: A5, 192 pages ISBN: 978-4-07-462918-3 Publisher: Shufunotomo Co., Ltd. *E-book also released simultaneously [Amazon] https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4074629186 [Rakuten Books] https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18583999/ Supervisor Introduction: Clinical Psychologist, Certified Public Psychologist, School Psychologist, Japan Counseling Association Certified Counselor, Counseling Psychologist and Supervisor. Specialty: Educational Clinical Psychology. Completed Master's Program in Education, University of Tsukuba. Counselor at "Toshin Ken Consultation Room." Presides over Counseling Training Center "Gakusha Brave." Media Inquiries for this Matter: [Shufunotomo Co., Ltd. Public Relations Contact] C-Publishing Service, Inc. Public Relations and Advertising Department pr★c-pub.co.jp (Please replace ★ with @)