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.