well i just graduated this year 07 from highschool and of course people have just finished there 1 semester in college as a freshmen. well alot of people ask me how come you didnt go to college. well the reason i didnt go is because i wanted to work first to help my mom out. i dont tell people that because my mom makes 15.60 an hour but by me not working in highschool i had senior expenses and my mom is a single parent. well 15.60 is good money for someone with just an hs diploma but she has fallen behind on bills becuase of things that came up with me. she was even mad i didnt go off to college but i told her i wont ever settle for less in life. i just want to know is it ok for me to care like i do? i mean hopefully once i work and get things caught up with her i can leave her alone but i just feel bad because if it wasnt for things i needed she wouldnt be behind in bills.
2007-12-23 05:12:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
It's very admirable of you to want to help your mom out but there are ways of doing that and also getting what you need, a college education. I would start by visiting with an academic advisor at a community college. He/she can help you work out a class schedule that will also let you work. This way, you can help your mom and also get through school. It will be tough, but it sounds like you are the type of person who can handle it. !
2007-12-23 05:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by Pedsgurl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say your best advice is trying to find a university near where you live. I came from a very similar situation and in the state where I live there are many satelite campus around the state university, I spent my first two years there and I just transfered to the main campus for my last two years. Another option is also just to start out at a community college to get your general education classes done and transfer after that. I really understand how hard this but you can't chance your future because of the past , your mom wants more then that for you. This will be a hard transition for you both but as long as the two of you can see eye to eye on things it will all work out. Good Luck!
2007-12-23 13:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by eireaislinn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Depending on where you live $15.60 a hour is good, or not.
it is nice of you and all to help out mom, but it is more important that you go to school.
Your mother has lived a long time and I am sure she can get by fine without you, not that she would want too.
Time is funny and it goes by real fast!! One day you are saying you are going to put it off just a little while, then it becomes two years then three....
Have you thought you might just be using your mom as a excuse not to go? Need to think of this too.
Go to school! Get out get a good job make your mother proud!!
2007-12-23 13:20:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do for her is go to college if that is what you want. Think of it from her view point and think of what you would want if you were the mother. Parents sacrifice for their children so that the children can have a better life. All they want from the children is make that dream come true. Debt is not the end of the world. Go to college.
2007-12-23 13:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're doing a great thing helping your mom out. Just make sure you dont get caught up in the working world and not go to school
2007-12-23 13:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by Kylie C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are fortunate that you have a loving and caring mom. she wants you to go to college because she doesn't want you to end like her earnign $15,60 an hour. It's good, ok. but she wants you to have a better and bright future. go to college and follow your mom's wishes.
2007-12-23 13:18:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sounds like a loving kid! go to community college take a couple classes and work full time to help your mom sounds like both of you will win.
2007-12-23 13:23:09 · answer #7 · answered by Mark D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help her out for awhile then leave for college.
2007-12-23 13:21:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are with her she has to pay for you but if you go she will only have to pay for herself so......? i just want you to know it is good to care about pplâ¥â¥â¥
2007-12-23 13:21:47 · answer #9 · answered by Bring Me The Horizon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS OK YOU SHOULD TELL YOUR FRENDS IF THEY LAF TELL THEN YOU WWILL STEY WITH YOUR MOM FOREVER IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU WILL STAY BY HER SIDE TILL SHE DYES
2007-12-23 13:18:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋