Are Parents to blame for pupils non attendance at school?

I have just read a newspaper article that annoyed me.

I know the pandemic gave pupils a different view of school where non attendance was possible.

I know this made returning to school difficult for my autistic son.

However it annoys me when I read reports like this, especially when I know how difficult it was for my son and for his parents in supporting him with this.

I know there are some young people who are still struggling to get back to school.

I wonder what opinions are from others.