Student Mothers

Student mothers have an advantage over working mothers because student mothers can spend more time with their children. Being a mother is a very rewarding part of life for many women. Sometimes, however, mothers feel like they do not have any time for their own endeavors. As a mother in college, there are so many things to consider, such as when to get your homework done, how to make time for doctor's appointments or parent-teacher conferences, who is going to watch the children and how you are going to pay for childcare, and what time you will have to participate in extra-curricular activities, both as a student and as a parent. Of course, these factors will be different for everyone, as everyone has unique situations and children of different ages that require different kinds of parental involvement. Mothers must also be sure to spend quality time with their children.
Getting to spend more time with their children is important, especially if they have young children. A lot of mothers can miss out on the things their children learn throughout a day. The ability to multitask is a necessity as a student mother with all the things that need to be done in any given day. Being a student mother allows them to be more in control of their schedule. Having the choice to take classes in the afternoons or evenings, even mixing them up or taking online classes, allows for a flexible schedule.
A working mother has to work the schedule she is given. There really is not a whole lot of flexibility there. The advantage of working is that they bring home a paycheck, but as a working mother they will need to find a sitter for longer periods of time which can be costly. A working mother must also keep up with the housework but has a limited time to do that which is after work and most likely after their kids have gone to bed. There really is not much time to spend with their children after a long day at work. Working mothers spend most of their time after work, preparing meals, cleaning, and getting ready for the following day, than their children are off to bed. There really is not much time to play and interact with their kids.
Having more quality time with their children is the most wonderful advantage of being a student mother. Being able to wake up and spend time with their children and have that interaction and not have to worry about running off to work is great. There are stresses that go along with it, as with most other things, but in my own experience I find it a lot easier than being a working mother. I wasn’t able to see my daughter as much when I was working and now that I’m trying to further my education, I am able to choose the class times that are suitable for me and I only need a sitter for a small portion of the time that I needed when I was working. Deciding to return to school after having children is not an easy decision, but if f you keep it balanced, you will excel both as a parent and as a student and with the right planning it can be well worth the effort. Not only does returning to school give a mother a more balanced life, it also benefits the entire family. A happy mom equals a happy family.