Self expression, which is often misunderstood by adults, is something teenagers majorly have trouble with. This is the result of social phobia, or as commonly used, social anxiety disorder. This is an issue because excessive self-consciousness occurs in everyday social situations, which will lead to negative outcomes for the future of a student. This can be natural or very harmful to a teenager's mind, which is why virtual school eliminates a huge portion of this issue. That is generally because of the personal environment students are given and the freedom to speak. This can build independence and creativity, which is fantastic!