Parents and children who struggle at school need to be supported, not shamed

‘While we want the best possible support for our children, we don’t want them to be labelled without good cause.’ Photograph: Maskot/Getty

As a single parent of a child with suspected autistic traits, I find Bridget Phillipson’s comments deeply unfair (Bridget Phillipson: parents must do more about bad behaviour and attendance in schools, 31 August).

Each morning can take me up to two hours just to get my daughter into school. Despite all my efforts, she is often absent due to severe anxiety. I am on my knees with exhaustion. The struggle makes it almost impossible to plan working days or earn a stable income, and I receive no benefits.