Raising a child is difficult work. Any parent can attest to this. Going back to college at the same time can make parenting an even more difficult task. The added responsibilities of attending classes, finding time for reading assignments, writing papers, and taking exams can all add more stress to what is already a highly stressful job. If your children are attending school or daycare, it may be a bit easier to find the time for classes, homework, and tests. If your children are at home all day, though, you may have to rely more heavily on help from your spouse or other family members to share in the daily duties of parenting. You will still have to find time to juggle the various responsibilities of a parent and student, however.
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Posted by Michelle Conner
Jul 18, 2011