text: Social development is necessary for a person to function well in society; this cannot be fostered online as it requires face-to-face communication and interaction. In Psychology, Erik Erickson, a developmental psychologist, established the Stages of Development, a chart which describes essential stages during the life of every person. Any disruption to these stages can result in a hindering of social abilities or abilities to understand oneself. Online schooling would disrupt many of these stages as many correlate to community and friendship; something that would be difficult to find for many, especially those who are young. Additionally, Behavioral Psychologists have proven that people learn through observation, especially at a young age. In order for positive learning to occur, however, a relationship, such as a close friend, parent, or teacher, is very important. Online, especially for elementary age students, fun activities that appeal to their curiosity are far more difficult to find; but in school, a child has the ability to reach their full potential, learning with friends and working in groups. A disruption to a developmental stage or to observational learning could have a devastating domino effect on a student, preventing them from finding great success.