text: Taking online classes and not physically going to school provides kids with less social interactions and relationships while also taking away important social life lessons. When students do not go to school they are unable to spend time with other children and adults, ultimately resulting in less friendships and personal connections with teachers or other adults. The loss of friendships and potential mentors in one's life is very detrimental to their future, as these relationships can help one grow and become a better student and person. Another important aspect of school that distance learning strips from students is group projects and assignments. When working in a group, one creates friendships and important life lessons about how to work with others to accomplish a task. However, during online classes students lose the opportunity to develop these group skills. Finally, not developing these friendships and connections in early life leads to the lack of proper social skills later in life. Not being consistently exposed to other kids and adults may lead to isolation and less relationships in the future.