Child psychologist Daria Dugentsova explained the phenomenon of "October withdrawal"—the period when schoolchildren begin actively skipping classes. According to studies of school adaptation conducted in Russia and Europe, the peak of emotional stress in students occurs precisely between the sixth and eighth weeks of the school year, which corresponds to mid-autumn.
This critical period is caused by a combination of physiological and psychological factors that create ideal conditions for a decline in academic motivation.
The depletion of resources after the September start plays a primary role. While children start school enthusiastic and energized at the beginning of the school year, after a month or six weeks, their energy reserves are depleted, giving way to anxiety and disappointment.
This is especially acute for younger students, whose bodies have not yet fully adjusted from the holiday regime. The weather is also a significant factor—it can be warm enough to tempt people to spend time outside instead of studying, according to life.ru.
Additional pressure comes from academic workload, seasonal declines in serotonin and vitamin D levels, and social adaptation processes. It's in October that adolescent cliques are formed and conflicts intensify in school groups, creating additional stress for students.
Taken together, these factors create a complex psychological pattern that prompts children to seek ways to avoid school responsibilities.