text: The second reason why students should attend school is so they develop or improve their social skills. At home, there is nobody to socialize with. School is, of course, full of people that matches the student's age and interests. Conversing with others teaches children what to say, what not to say, and how to act. The social skills they learn can be directly used to make connections with friends or coworkers later in life. These skills are essential to living a happy and healthy adult lifestyle. It is obvious that attending school would teach students better social skills than staying at home.