There are disadvantages as well. Homeschooled students often feel lonely because they don't spend as much time with other kids thir age. They don]t get to talk with classmates about things like parents and homwork. Parents also feel lonely because they must spend time teaching children and don]t get to talk with other adults at work. In addition, homeschooied students sometimes cannot play school sports or particpate in other activities and programs available to people in a school.