Does anybody here go to school and raise young children? I'm a first year accounting student and my first half went pretty well. But this term I'm having a REALLY hard time finding time to study and do work, and meet with group members. Can anybody offer me any suggestions? My child is 20 month sold, and I am a single mother. I'm so frustrated, because I know I can do so much better.
2007-02-19 15:04:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I am a single mom of a four year old, a full time student and I have a job. It is very difficult to find time to study, but it is possible and you can do it! Your first priority has to be your child and spending as much "fun" time as possible with him or her. Analyze your schedule and find the best time for you to get your school work done. I am a night owl, so as soon as my child is in bed I do homework. If you are a morning person, try getting up a little earlier and study then, or during your child's naps. It is not easy but it will be worth it - so stick with it and good luck!
2007-02-19 15:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by Sabrina 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had two children 20 months apart while in my third year of college. I was a stay at home mom at the time, so I was able to let the kids sleep in and study in the mornings. When they went to bed I would put my real study time in and write my papers. I took several courses through correspondence or on the internet, which worked out great. They allow you to meet on forums and discuss assignments with the other students. Since you are an accounting student, this may be an option for you.
It is tough to manage children and school, but you can do it! If you really need some time, just ask someone to help. There may be other single parents that go to school with you and have the same issue. Stick with it and stay positive. This schooling will help you and your child out in the long run. Good luck!!
2007-02-19 19:44:21 · answer #2 · answered by jennisthedude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't been in your shoes but I know people who have & they couldn't do it without help from family members. They rarely saw their kids when they were very young because they were basically being raised by other people.
I REALLY admire what you are doing. I know it is difficult right now, but I know that you are doing it to make a better life for yourself & your child. You have to suffer right now to reap the reward in the end.
You may have to work on adjusting your child's routine so she/he will go to bed early and you can study & do your work while she/he is sleeping. If you're having trouble putting your child to bed at night, tell whoever babysits not to let her/him sleep much at all during the day.
2007-02-19 15:12:38 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No usually they do not and that is why we are supposed to have children once we are settled in life. Nevertheless now that you have a child you must learn to segregate your time. It would be easier if you drop a year and look after your child first before concentrating on your studies that way both your child and your studies gets their due
2007-02-19 15:14:24 · answer #4 · answered by ssukarchakia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it up... I promise it will pay off! When I was in college with a child I lived by note cards. I would make note cards when I could and carry them with me. When I had a few min I would pull out some of the note cards and study them. Was a time saver for me... hope this helps.
2007-02-19 15:10:38 · answer #5 · answered by roxie_xd 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the state you live in they may be able to help you with daycare or see you can find a play date for the kiddo while you study.
2007-02-19 15:12:15 · answer #6 · answered by thezookeeper 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋