text: Social interaction is a major reason to stay away from online classes. Schools are amazing places for that much needed social development and connections. They are the most prominent ways for kids to socialize, gain social intelligence, and even grow as people; the skills obtained through growing up with other children through school and learning how to deal with new people are needed throughout their entire lives. Without that connection to others we tend to become less motivated and are at higher risk of depression especially in young ages. Humans are very social creatures and that's one of the reasons why humanity has survived and thrived throughout thousands of years, because we have evolved to endure with the strength of those around us, and without that strength and interaction we can be overtaken with depression and be less willing to do things we love or to even take care of ourselves. Some may try to argue that many people like being alone and would prefer it. However, being alone all the time and only seeing the same few family members day to day without any change can be very taxing to people and we need that change of scenery sometimes.