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Aiden doesn't want to come to school because other students annoy them, and they feel too tired to deal with it. They've been thinking about skipping, but they're unsure what to do.

• I got it ...

• I'm confused ...

What is one reason Aiden doesn't want to come to school?

• They are sick

• They are tired of dealing with annoying students

• They forgot to do their homework

• They don't like their teacher

What might happen if Aiden skips school?

• They will feel less stressed

• They might fall behind on schoolwork

• Their friends will stop talking to them

• Nothing will change

What could Aiden try instead of skipping school?

• Talk to a trusted teacher or counsellor

• Ignore the students who annoy them

• Tell their parents how they feel

• All of the Above

What can Aiden do to feel less tired at school?

• Go to bed earlier at night

• Stop eating breakfast

• Spend more time on their phone before bed

• Avoid doing their homework

What is one way Aiden can handle students who annoy them?

• Stay calm and ignore them

• Argue with them to prove a point

• Skip school to avoid them

• Start annoying them back