Answer #1:
When the school they go to makes student's do distance learning, the school is putting the kid's health first instead of learning
Answer #2:
While some kids are perfectly fine with not seeing friends for a while, some may struggle to have a couple of days without their friends. Causing them to have a melt down, having this meltdown effects the student's mental health.
Extra credit (If needed):
I feel that both approaches (Distance learning and In Person learning) would be great, if they were an option. Give the children more freedom and options instead of the school deciding everything for them.