Why my child hates school?

I had a very similar problem this year. I was constantly being bullied at my private school, and I felt like nobody would give me the time of day. I went home to my room and cried every day. It was around February when I finally broke down and told my parents that I wanted to go back to the public school. My dad flipped out when I told him that I didn't have any friends, and the thought that I wanted to go back because I wasn't "popular" at my new school (Even though I wasn't popular at my old school.. I had lots of friends, but I was far from the "popular" status, but I was fine with it). Similarly, he yelled at me and told me that I would have to deal with situations like this later on in life, and that it was all my fault that I didn't have friends because I wasn't trying hard enough. It was about a month later that he finally began to understand that I was being bullied, and hated the environment there. Try asking your daughter what is bothering her. If she says "Nothing", then say something like "I don't understand why you stay home all the time. You clearly are uncomfortable with school, and if you tell me what is going on, then we can try to make something work, and I can either help you with the situation or stay out of it." Her biggest fear might be that you will get involved, and the other students will think "Oh haha look, there's Nicole. Her mom tried to rescue her from high school life" or something. I know that was one of my fears. If you finally get to talk to her, and switching schools isn't an option, suggest she get involved in sports or activities. If she still has no luck at school-based sports or activities, sign her up for sports in your town, dance classes, art classes, etc. Even if she is still having a hard time at her school, it can be so much easier when you have friends in other places. I hope that this helps, and your daughter feels better soon. If this doesn't help and you have tried everything, then I would look into getting a counselor. I wish you the best of luck :)