I have two kids, a husband, and I am going to college, my problem is that I dont know what to do, I start my summer classes tonight at 6 pm and my son (7 yrs old) has a baseball game tonight at the same time, we have only one car, and I dont know what to do...we dont have anyone that would help us. my mom is too self centered (i hate to say that but its true) and the rest of my family wont either. I was thinking about missing class, but I am scared I will fall behind and all, but I dont want to miss my sons game, He only has two more this season, but I dont know what to do....please help and give some good advice, thanks
2007-05-20 23:53:53 · 17 answers · asked by luv my gsd 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Take a taxi, or a car service. As long as his father is their he will be fine. You can also tell him that you really feel badly about the fact that you can't come, and you will bring him home a treat.
He goes to school, so on his level explain to him why you can't miss out on your first day of summer class. You sound like a great mom, so he will know you are sincere by your past behavior with him.
Good luck, and don't fret.
2007-05-21 00:44:06 · answer #1 · answered by michelebaruch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I don't think you should miss school since it is your first class maybe you should find out when the next 2 games are going to be go to class tonight and find out what you will miss on the 2 days your son plays ball since I can see why you wouldn't want to miss the last games for the year they grow up so fast but school is important to good luck to you and your son hope he wins
as for your family problem it I know what you mean I have the same mom and the rest of the family aren't much different I just stop talking to them so much if like tonight you need a ride you could have your husband drop you off at school then he can bring your son to his game
2007-05-21 07:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Isn't there someone else in your class that could pick you up and drop you off? Even if you pay them to cover the extra gas. Or a bus? Why can't your husband drop you at college and then take your son to baseball? Even if you're an hour early, use the time to study.
Don't look for excuses not to go to classes, find a way to make sure you get there!
2007-05-21 07:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by mad_mick001 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a mother of five kids and I know what your going through. I have a mother that is all about herself as well and I have never had any help from her. If I were you I would go to class and continue to work on getting your degree. If you had gone to all of your son's other games then missing one isn't going to hurt. My kids are in sports as well and sometimes things come up to where you cannot make every game. He still has two more games and missing one isn't bad. Your going to school to better yourself and your family and . Have you talked to your husband about the situation? If he agrees that you should go to school as well then apparently your have your answer. I do hope that you don't beat yourself up over it and if your feeling that bad then go to the game and make up class at a later time but, just to try and make you feel better by telling you that one missed game does not make a bad mother. My kids are more important to me than anything but, sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Try not to feel to bad about your mom as well because I know how you feel. At least you don't have a mom like mine. I just had a baby 3 weeks ago and she has never seen my daughter and my 3 year old daughter has seen her twice and she only lives 25 mnutes away from me it's because she is money hungry and greedy and too involved with my sisters kids. If you need someone to talk to you can e-mail me directly at ws_422@yahoo.com
Wanda
2007-05-21 07:11:31 · answer #4 · answered by ws_422 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you could postpone your starting date for college.
Or do you have a friend going who could tell the tutor you will be there the following week, and to let them know where you are?
Yes, college is important, but so is your son and what he does.
If you dont go to his game, he will think you dont have time for him, and at seven he needs to feel important, and you will help boost his confidence at such a tender age, if you are there to support him. You NEED to value your sons childhood a lot more than college. He is only going to be a child for a limited amount of years, and you won't get them years back.
2007-05-21 09:01:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to class your son should understand. The class is more important for your future you need a degree in order to get a good job to make money and be able to take care of your son.
2007-05-21 09:15:45 · answer #6 · answered by Thickness 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carpool to your son's game. Have your husband or a friend videotape when he is batting, pitching or doing something else important, then make tomorrow night a Familt Movie Night and watch the tape. He will like seeing himself on the TV and he can explain to you all about the game. Good luck!
2007-05-21 08:10:04 · answer #7 · answered by FutureDoctor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not have your husband drop you off at school early. You can sit in the lounge until time for class. Then he can pick you up later when class is over. Your son will not hate you, if you explain that you are try to make good grades just like he does in school.
2007-05-21 07:04:09 · answer #8 · answered by PEGGY S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a fairly easy dilemma although I am sure to you you are pulling your hair out to decide I have been there Call you professor and Explain that your child has a commitment that can not be rescheduled and that you would like to come by his/her office tomorrow and pick up any assignment or hand outs that where given
Apologize and ensure the professor that it will not be a frequent occurrence
2007-05-21 10:33:30 · answer #9 · answered by SAHM3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should miss class since it wont be that you will do this all the time.He has only two to go so just make that sacrifice am sure just missing a few classes wont make you fail just try to catch up from your classmates and also explain things to your instructor.
Good luck.Hey how about your husband?
2007-05-21 07:05:20 · answer #10 · answered by sadia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋