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Will children lose social skills through remote learning?

My 13 year old daughter is doing remote learning now. Will children lose social skills through remote learning?

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She is a little older to lose all social skills. Humans and kids are social creatures and social interaction is what they want. I think she will do just fine in the social arena. although saying that, it is important for her to have some time to play with play mates her age or siblings or cousins. Hope that helps.
It is a possibility, and it also depends on the time spent for online learning. Social interactions important in and out of school as long as they are safe. In isolation, children still have interactions with peers online, and it’s important that kids attend online classes.
Keep safety precautions and stay safe.
It will depend in part on how much social interaction occurs on line during remote learning, both in opportunity and how your child pursues those opportunities. Children are less likely to lose skills the skills they already have. That said, children’s social emotional development occurs in the context of relationships and peers, especially older teens, so it is a concern that children do not have the same opportunities for day to day interactions and group interactions. Fortunately, other online opportunities can provide ongoing peer interactions.