What do you do with yourself after raising kids and thats all you know??

Question

Having raised four kids and thats all I know I am somewhat lost. Not sure where to go or what to do.

I have an education and a good job

I also have 9 grandchildren, so what does a 41 year old do??

Answer 1

School.

Answer 2

If you want a paying job, you could look into home child care or working at a nursery school/daycare. If you don't need money, you could volunteer at an elementary school or children's ward at a hospital. You might be able to get a job as a teacher's aide, but I'd rather volunteer. Think of all the skills you needed to raise those kids and have them be responsible adults. I bet you have great skills and never realized it. Running a house and raising kids is not an easy job. I know because I do both and have a full-time job. hey you wanna earn money cleaning my house??

Answer 3

I would take some time to enjoy yourself! Pamper you! You have spent so many years raising others and taking care of them you need to see what you really want deep inside take the time to see if you want to go to school or if you want to get a job at a store or in the coffee shop working with people or if you want to work in a daycare. You need time to enjoy and figure out things inside of you though, there is a big world out there and it is confusing but there is so much to think about. Someday you might have grandchildren, and your kids will always need there mother at every age! You shouldn't feel lost you should feel free and open to learn new experiences, it is exciting! Have fun!

Answer 4

I went back to school because completing my degree was a long-time dream of mine. But everyone is different. There are so many opportunities to chose from. A job, volunteer work, social groups, exercise related activities like aerobics or even bowling, classes both formal and just a quick artsy class at a local craft store. I guess what I would focus on is "what do I like to do?" and then choose activities that answer that question. Most important thing though is to have fun doing it. You've earned it after raising 4 children!

Answer 5

Find a hobby! If you like people, volunteer at the hospital, local schools, or the library. These volunteer assignments will allow you to interact with other people, children in some instances, and give you a reward knowing that you were able to provide a needed service to someone and also the institution that you are volunteering for will appreciate the help!

Answer 6

First figure out what you wanted to do before you raised your children or even during and go from there. If your still at a loss find something at your local college that you wouldn't mind trying. If you are still at a loss and love children there is always babysitting for others or at a daycare. Donating your time at a local charity or at a school may also work.

Answer 7

didn't you have any dreams or aspirations before having children? what about hobbies? now is the time to start doing those things. how about taking a stained glass art class or painting or some other hobby you enjoy. get involved with researching your family's genealogy. or get out all your old family pictures and put them in albums. give yourself a little time to just be alone and rediscover what you want to do. with raising children mothers always have to put them first then their husbands and sometimes we lose sight of who we are and what we wanted to do. take walks and give yourself time to find out whats important to you, start a journal...if you are finding it difficult to figure out what you want to do then get a part time job or volunteer for an organization you believe in. there are many organizations that cannot afford to pay staff but desperately need help. get part time work at your local library. just remember that just because all 4 of your children are grown does not mean that they still don't need you, in fact you will find your life will probably be pretty busy just being involved in theirs and once they have children...watch out as there will be very little alone time for you. good luck and enjoy your new found freedom

Answer 8

Did your kids all turn out OK? If so, see if you can open a day care and then charge big bucks to raise the kids of others. God knows some of the kids today could use some real "raising".

Answer 9

Go out and have fun. Join a social club, take up some hobbies. Get a new hairstyle and enjoy your live. There are so many volunteer clubs around and if all else fall start a day care in your neighborhood

Answer 10

Take up a hobby.. You now deserve some you time.. Remember.. The grandchildren will be along in a few years!

Answer 11

Go to school. If there is a collage near you. Start a business on line. Volunteer at anything. Hospital, library, thrift store, church. You are in such a good spot. Make the most of it. Good luck