All across the United States, children have gotten a taste of what it's like to be able to learn without going into a building. Parents, on the other hand, have found out that many of the practices of their traditionally focused school systems are not optimal.

One of the biggest problems that has come up is the habit of traditional teachers to assign way too much homework and require too much class time on top of that. This is one reason that kids who are in virtual learning programs run by traditional school systems don't do well. When they're not physically trapped in a building, they naturally avoid such an unnecessary investment of time and energy for something that doesn't give much bang in return.

However, children often love other aspects of online learning for middle school. They don't have to sit still, may not need to refrain from talking, or otherwise endure what would be unavoidable discomforts in a typical classroom setting. Many also find it more peaceful, especially if their usual classrooms are noisy and distracting.

For these kids, the thought of going back to a regular classroom is horrible. Fortunately, there is no need to do so. Even if your local school district has reopened, you can enroll your child in a virtual learning school. True virtual schools were originally set up to cater to children who travel for sports, acting, or other mobile lifestyles.

These schools have eliminated the problems of long hours while providing academic excellence to enrollees. If your child doesn't want to go back into the classroom, let him or her avoid it by enrolling in online learning for middle school or high school students.