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I have two young children who spent the last few months in online learning. Online learning requires more attention span than most children have available, and I haven't seen a program that's simultaneously a) engaging, and b) does as good of a job teaching as a teacher.

Honestly, a big part of this is the social pressure of 21 other classmate sitting there paying attention.

Many students don't have the right type of environment at home for online learning. I am not an expert in this area but would imagine it is much more diffcult to learn online as a 6-year-old versus a 16-year-old. There are also a lot of skills beyond academics students best learn through direct social interaction.

Online learning isn't effective for most small children.

I have 2 ADD children. I’m ADD myself. Yea at home learn is a nightmare. Someone had to sit with kid entire time. Even when video camera is on with teacher