Am I the only one feeling guilty?

Venna - posted on 03/19/2011

Time Management is very important, I went through the same feeling's , I had to make some changes in my life so that I can make time for my children.. I focused more on God, family, and my education... :-)

Erica - posted on 03/19/2011

It's normal to feel guilty. I felt that way when I first started school. I now look at it this way: by me going back to school I can get a better job and therefore my kids will have a better future. For me I took advantage of the after school tutoring sessions that's at my kids school it helped me by helping them. I do as much as I can as far as homework with them, but the tutoring helps me by giving them both one on one time with someone. Look into local resources at your kids school that can help benefit them. Granted I pay for the after school tutoring, but some resources are free. Just ask your children teacher.

Ariel - posted on 03/03/2011

wow you guys are all great. i am a single mom of two kids whose going to school to finish my RN, and i work every weekend all weekend. but i make sure that i do spend time with the kids everyday. we try to do a craft at least twice a week. and go out and do something fun just us. even if it's just going to mcdonalds to play in the playplace (it's winter in ohio so we have to go indoors) my oldest is 5 and i've been going school on and off since he was 1. and i used to think that i wasnt spending enough time with him but he told me the other day that he was proud of me and that he loves all the things that we do get to do together.so keep youre spirits up and just make sure they know how much you love them and that this is for them too.

Deepti - posted on 03/03/2011

if u want to give time to ur kids then it is now... dont think much... if u can see that there is less quality time given to ur children then reschedule ur work and home...u can make surprise calls, leave some funny loving notes for ur kids which they need to find out from the clues u leave... at the end of the day... always give them a goodnight hug and kiss and few minutes so that they can share their emotions with u... it is IMPORTANT... WORK AND HOUSE WORK IS FOR LIFETIME. but kids will grow up and remember for ur affection and love u give in their childhood.

Janelle - posted on 02/15/2011

your children will be proud of you for the hard work you are doing now. but if your kids are falling behind, please do not hesitate to ask for help. once it is for education, you will find people ready to help your kids. plus, a better job will get later will pay for their college. so hang in there.

Kay - posted on 01/17/2011

I feel the same way because my sister & cousin both have kids close to my son's age but I decided to continue my education and I get called names because I wanted to go to college and now law school. At time I feel guilty because I am so busy but in the end I feel its worth it for us both.

Sameeha - posted on 01/09/2011

Dont feel guilty..its the sake for your family..am also a student and dnt have enough time to spend with my son..my mom looks aftr him..so am much confident tht he got the full...if u hav such an option..try it..

Shae - posted on 01/03/2011

i kinda no how u feel..im a full time student and my boyfriend works all the time we never see eachother and our son.. our son is almost 2 and is mad at us for not spending time with him but i feel horrible for not spending enough time with him...and even when i do spend time with him its us and one of my school books...it seem like we never get mommy son time but in the end it will all work out..

Casey Jo - posted on 12/09/2010

Just remember that the choices u r making rite now and the sacrifices are all to help better ur and urs family life in the bigger picture. There is no reason to feel guilty about that. Just make sure they still feel they r most important thing to u.

Jojo - posted on 12/07/2010

Its hard not to feel guilty about it! im a full time student, i was at college and had my daughter now im at university and shes 4 i have another 2 years left. i feel guilty all the time that i dont spend enough time with her and shove her in nurserys all day. but you have to remember that the richer your life gets the richer a life you can give your kids, it all pays off in the end eventually :) and whats better than having a mum that you can look up to!

Emily - posted on 12/05/2010

Don't really have any suggestions...just saying that I feel your pain. I work from home and I'm currently obtaining my MBA online and I just feel like I'm not giving my kids the attention they need and deserve. I keep telling my self this is only for another 1.5 years...then I'll make up for it :) Good luck!

Alexis - posted on 12/03/2010

Does there school have tutors that you can use or do you have access to someone else that can help, a grandparent, aunt or uncle? Maybe dad can put in a little more, IDK what his schedule is like. The other option is to give up time you give to something, I would vote to let the house go a little so that you can gain some extra study time for the kids.