text: Although the pacing and nature of virtual classrooms may be flexible, students will learn that they are held accountable for their work, and will learn essential skills such as responsibility, independence, and proper time management through their online class. One of the main points those in opposition like to argue is: if young students are given the opportunity to complete their coursework among the distractions of their home and are without supervision, they will not complete their work. However, what the opposition refuses to mention is that those few students are reprimanded for their poor quality of work and receive a low grade. Deadlines are firm in online classes, and students partaking in them will learn to hold themselves responsible for the quality of work they produce. The self paced nature of virtual classes also forces students to properly manage their time to receive a superior grade. Being able to manage time properly is an essential skill for all facets of life, and it only helps for students to learn this early on. Additionally, students will improve both their independence and intrinsic motivation from taking online classes, as they need to motivate and manage themselves to complete their coursework on time. All these skills learned from online classes are vital for all facets of life, and can only better prepare students for their futures outside of high school.