How does a single mom going to college and working prioritize everything?
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When I went back to school after the kids, I used to wake up at 3 or 4 am to do my homework after I got a few hours of sleep. Worked well for me. Don't quit--it's an investment in their future and you will be setting an example for them. The feelings of guilt will always be there. Today because you are in school, tomorrrow because work demands too much from you and you are pulled in too many directions. Try to balance as best you can and perhaps identify other sources of support besides your parents (other single moms or stay at home moms who need a break from time to time and might trade baby-sitting time)
HANG IN THERE!!! I AM 18 AND HAVE A DAUGHTER WHICH IS 16 MONTHS OLD.I DEPEND ON MY MOM TO BABYSIT, AND SOON WILL GRADUATE (NEXT EAR) AND GO TO COLLEGE TOO, PLUS I GOTTA GO TO NIGHT SCHOOL AND FIND A JOB!!! ITS HARD BUT UR DAUGHTERS ARE BIGGER SO IT SHOULD BE EASIER.I LIVE WITH MY BABY'S FATHER BUT ITS NO USE, I NEVER HAVE MONEY SO I NEED TO GET A JOB, FINISH SCHOOL MAKE UP CLASSES AND APPLY FOR COLLEGE ALREADY! WE CAN DO IT!!
PS!! U ARE BEING A GOOD MOM..U CAME ALL THIS WAY TO TRY TO FIND ANSWERS...THAT MEANS UR TRYING TO GET UR LIFE TOGETHER AND UR CAREER...IF DIDNT CARE U WOULDNT BE DOIN IT...THINK ABOUT IT.
This is hard, and I haven't experienced it, but i would say hang in, because getting a degree is the only way you will be able to get ahead and earn more money so you can get yourself out of this tight budget - and help finance your kid's school. Maybe look into student loans as an option for money for school? You can be a good mom even if you are busy. I've known lots of great women who are moms and extremely busy people. You'll get through it! Hang in there!
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