As most parents know by now, distance learning is not easy. There are technological challenges, time constraints, and more difficulties than there should be when it comes to helping students learn the material. But one upside to this new virtual classroom is the active role many parents are choosing to play in their students’ education.

This can be bothersome for teachers, who not only have to manage an online classroom, but also have to field questions from parents during live video classes and avoid distractions caused by family members in the background. One solution that schools have pursued is called Zoom etiquette: a new list of do’s and don’ts aimed to help families navigate distance learning in a respectful manner. Parents should be involved, according to educators, but not to the point of disruption.