text: A person's home is usually seen as a place of relaxation. Coming home from a long day at school to a comfy bed helps one take a break from all the stressors. The seperation between the busy school day and leasurely home is not so clear to an individual who attends classes from home. Instead of having delayed gratification like people who attend a physical academic instituion (study & work, then freetime at home), home-learners have access to instant gratification, which can be abused. These students have food, entertainment, & other distractions that are constantly present. At any time they can become sidetracked by these items, whether it's because they're bored or want to take a break. Once sidetracked, progress on assignments or other important tasks are halted, causing a drop in productivity. This can cause serious problems such as missing deadline dates and even neglecting to take care of one's personal health (brushing teeth, taking showers, et cetera). On the other hand, at school, the amount of distractions are limited. For example, there are often quiet libraries at academic instituions. This provides an environment where the student can focus and do work instead of losing their attention span and precious time.