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tbbrandyn
tbbrandyn
I am taking online classes right now bc we moved to another state and i had put alot of work into my degree and didnt want to start over at a new school and lose everything that i had put into my degree. so i was at the campus at the school i am going to right now but i went to online classes so that i could take my classes and finish my degree. But things have been so hard. I dont get the help as much as i need it when i need it and its harder. I have two small boys under the age of 7 and when homeschooling my almost 7 year old and a 18 month old running around all the time its hard to get alot of my homework done. i miss the days that i am on grounds for class bc i can talk to people and make new friends but now i dont really talk to anyone but my family. So its a little hard and with all the work i have to do its harder. i dont get out much unless its to the store and back again. its hard to be doing the things that i do but i know that i have to do it so that i can give my boys a life that they should have.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I can completely understand your stress with online classes. I take online classes as well. They require more time I think than being in school, and I have to plan my days around getting my work done. Sometimes, I barely make deadlines, and I do not have children!

I think all the time about how amazing people are that can balance school and children at the same time, and I admire you very much!

~Hannah
tbbrandyn
tbbrandyn
Thank you, but its hard. I homeschool my almost 7 year old who has ADHD, have a 18 month running around and try to get my work done and its hard. But I some how find some time toget it done and there are times that i dont meet the deadlines.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Pfft. Thats amazing in and of itself that you have an eighteen month old in diapers, a hyperactive child, and still can meet your deadlines for your classes. I only have one daughter and one online class and although its much more convenient, it takes up way more time than regular classes. I couldnt even do it without a part-time babysitter. Try meditating when you find an inkling of time. I like the new OHM audio by Finer Minds :http://www.finerminds.com. Hope you try this it is wonderful!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Have you given any thought to putting your oldest child in regular school or having your kids go to daycare or an afterschool type program for part of the day? I am a fully online student with an 8 month old and I work part time in the mornings. I use my college daycare grant to send him to daycare while I work from 8 until 12 and do schoolwork from 12 until 2. That way I have 2 hours to myself everyday to get work done and it really helps a lot. I know some people don't want their children in daycare though and I'm not sure if you would consider doing that.