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Going back to school with three kids at home

2d ago1 min read

I dropped out of college 10 years ago to work and start a family. Always regretted it. Decided to go back part time while working full time and being a dad. It's been the hardest year of my life honestly. Barely sleeping, missing stuff with my kids, my marriage is strained. But I'm actually doing it. Getting a degree I never thought I'd finish. My oldest asked me yesterday why I was studying so hard and I told him I wanted to show him that you can change your life at any age. He said 'that's cool dad.' We'll see if it was worth it but so far it feels like it might be.

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NNathanNew Dad10h ago

This is the kind of thing our kids will remember forever. Not just that you finished your degree but that you showed them it's never too late to chase something you want. They're learning about perseverance and self-improvement just by watching you do it.

RRick M.Regular2d ago

How many semesters in are you? I'm curious how the first few weeks have gone. Trying to balance homework and parenting feels like it would be intense.

CChris M.Regular1d ago

That's incredible. Going back to school with three kids at home is no joke. I respect the commitment to yourself. How are you managing the time between kids and classes? I'm thinking about doing something similar but I'm not sure I can pull it off.