Dr. Jagdish Kathwate, Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician, Motherhood Hospital, Pune says, “When at school, children tend to develop a strong bond with others, make friends, and are socially engaged. But, online schooling leads to social isolation. The children are glued to mobiles or laptops, avoiding interaction with other classmates. Furthermore, social isolation can lead to anxiety, depression, stress, frustration, irritability, and loneliness. Thus, there will be negative thoughts in the minds of children. There will be a lack of motivation to attend online classes, and no discipline. Too much sitting is involved in e-learning which can lead to obesity in children. To overcome all these problems, it will be a good idea to reopen schools, and welcome children by of course adhering to the Covid protocol.”