Would you rather go to college in the same city you live in, which has no open daycares, home providers, or babysitters for your son OR go to college in a city that is 40 mins away from your home, but has an open spot for your son in an early head start? I don't know how to drive but my husband can drive me because he works 10 mins away from where my son will be going, but at night i have to go to my mom's house to wait for my husband to get out of work. He gets out at 6:00 pm. Help me choose...
2006-07-18 07:31:35 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I dont know if all that traveling is good for my son, but i also want an education not only for me but for my son. i dont want to give up college, he's better off in school too. help..
2006-07-18 07:34:46 · update #1
Everyone in my family works except me because i have a child and i am a student. My husband can watch him at night so i can go to night school, but he isn't that patient...
2006-07-18 07:36:36 · update #2
Well waiting at your mom's house would be good cause it could give you time to study. Traveling for your son could be educationally or nap time. It is what you make of it. Have him watch those baby einstine videos, do flash cards, abc, 123. Also if he is anything like my daughter he probably will sleep on his way to daycare and on his way home want a breif snack then take another nap. It also doesn't sound like you have much of a choice if there is no daycare where you live for you to go to school. One last thing spending 1hour and 20 min a day in the car isn't very long at all. I used to have to drive that far one way to my university. I think your decision has already been made if you really want to go to school. Good luck to you!
2006-07-18 07:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by Knock Knock 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Can you move to the location of the city that is 40 mins away? If yes, then do that. You say your husband works roughly the same distance so he'll be closer to work as well and thus 10 mins away from daycare - so I say that's the best option. Maybe go to school in the mornings and spend afternoon with your son and take a couple night courses. Thus you won't miss out too much on your son's development
2006-07-18 08:11:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can your parents watch the child? Or put an ad in the paper for a really good sitter for your home. Check their references and everthing else to make sure u are choosing the right person. And sometimes that is cheaper than a daycare and he would be at home already so he would not have to travel all the time. There are sources on the internet to make sure u choose a good sitter look for a checklist and make sure u ask questions dont be scared to. but make sure u call their references. Or do u have a family friend that if she watches yours u can make a deal if she has children u can watch hers a couple hours out of the week for some time for her and spouse.
2006-07-18 07:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by hopelovesu2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get YOUR drivers license! Then get grandma and grandpa to sit for you onoce or twice a week. put him in daycare the rest. All that driving for a child can't be good for him. But maybe he will enjoy the car. How can you go to the college in YOUR city if there is no one to watch your son? How is that even an option. Or go to night school after your hubby gets home....What about having your parents commute to your home 1 or 2 days a week to sit.?
2006-07-18 07:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by *bossy* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st BEFORE a education you NEED to be able to at the very least drive. I think its great you are trying to better your life. The whole having your husband drive you around sound to 1940 ish for my taste. How are you going to start a new life be independent without driving?. There may be times when the hubby needs to work overtime or at WORST if he leaves. You should not be depending on him for transportation still you are a MOM and you want to go to college the 1st step should be getting your own car and getting yourself there.
2006-07-18 08:05:15 · answer #5 · answered by ally'smom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly you ought to carry out somewhat quiet activities with him in his room. He does sound drained although and that i'm guessing his room is the position he's maximum comfortable. you ought to attempt doing somewhat drawing or interpreting some memories to him. possibly do somewhat puppet coach making use of socks. :) that is and isn't any longer unusual that he's not connected to you as a lot as he may be. He may have autism yet i'd only say he would not comprehend you okay to have formed those attachments yet or has drifted faraway from you. My husband works lengthy hours and my son is analogous with him. i imagine you want to position in extra of an attempt to spend extra time with your son, even although that could be difficult at situations. Is there some thing else elementary about his behaviour?
2016-10-14 22:30:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would driving be bad for your son? It's only 40 minutes, I know parents who drive much farther then that everyday. Go for it. I think it's a great thing that he would be able to be in that daycare. It's a good thing for both of you no matter how far you have to drive.
2006-07-18 07:37:11 · answer #7 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the school 40 mins away. Child care is so expensive + the early headstart would be great for your son.
Then learn to drive and get your driver's license so that you are more independent.
Traveling is great for kids. Nothing is worse than living a sheltered life.
2006-07-18 07:36:41 · answer #8 · answered by lildarlinkristisue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not ask Mom if she would be willing to come over to watch your son on the days you go to school in town? I'm sure she'd LOVE to spend the extra time with her grandson, and then you don't have to worry about going so far away for school OR paying for a day care.
If Mom's not available or can't work with your school schedule, then I would choose to go to the school where I could get day care. Cause you can't go to school nearby if there's no one to watch the kid...
Good luck!
2006-07-18 07:35:29 · answer #9 · answered by rocknrobin21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl go for it. If your husband is that supportive, you sound like youve got it all worked out. unless you really want to go to school in your town then you could just wait and place an ad and hopefully someone would be suitable to babysit, how would u get your child to the sitter in town or how would you get to school if u choose local?
2006-07-18 07:42:03 · answer #10 · answered by islandgirl1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋