I have a major issue and just wanted some feedback from people in the same situation. I am 26 years old I am married and I have a 2 year old son, who is special needs, he has seizure disorder and some speech problems. I decided to go back to college fall semester. I signed up for full time without realizing how much of a load it was going to be added to everything else in my life. I don't want to quit school, but the rest of my life is being pushed aside and I am miserable. I cant find time to do anything besides homework and studying. My house is always a mess and I am not spending as much time with my son as I need to. This is my dream I am following here, I really want to do this with my life. I think I could make it ok if I dropped 2 of my classes and just went part time. What would you do in this situation? Any advice? Am I making the right choice?(In my worl my Family comes first, regardless).
2006-09-21 12:27:52 · 7 answers · asked by Mia 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I have been through this situation and I would suggest dropping the 2 classes. I know that you feel like you can handle because so did I but really its hard to be supermom. it is your dream and yes you should follow it but also remember that you have someone in your life that depends on you.
2006-09-21 12:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by evilfaerie_13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dropped classes wouldnt it take longer for you to finish ? if you are happy with this then go for it - but if you dont want to take longer then carry on - does your husband support you with your college in ways of moral support and can he help at home? Its hard being a student and fitting in the rest of your life but its also much harder if you are trying to raise a family at the same time, I did this as well and so many times I would cry in the mornings because I was so exhausted trying to balance everything and I never thought I would get to the end - but the end result is worth it and if it helps you get a better career then your family will benefit. Tell your husband that your finding it difficult before you do anything else. You could also try talking to your tutor as well - the main thing is to do whats right for you.
2006-09-21 20:16:00 · answer #2 · answered by kinnoishere 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have chid with special needs as well and i know first hand how hard it is to go to school and take care of a child. Do you have any help from your family or friends? Personally i felt the faster i get thrioug school the better it will be for us in the long run. Do not drop out of school at all because once you do it will be while before you get back in. But if you can take some courses online.
2006-09-22 09:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by living my life. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too am going to school. What I did was took a lot of my classes online. It gives you the freedom to attend class when it fits your schedule and also gives you your homework in advance so you can do it ahead of time.
I try to fit all of my classes in one day. Even if I am gone for eight hours one day a week...that is only one day instead of four. Try to make homework time after the child is in bed. Or napping.
You don't want to overwhelm yourself. Maybe you should drop a few classes...even if it takes longer to accomplish your goal you still will.
2006-09-21 19:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drop 2 classes it may take you longer but you will be better off at home and your still taking care of your family and flowing your dream good luck
2006-09-21 19:36:39 · answer #5 · answered by land057 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do the same. Don't quit college, but get easy on yourself, drop some courses. Good luck/
2006-09-21 19:31:35 · answer #6 · answered by miss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go part time..it might take you longer to finish but at least you'll finish and not be stressed out!
2006-09-21 21:13:25 · answer #7 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋