A mom is a very busy person. She is responsible for the well-being of her children and also helping out her husband as well. Sometimes, there never seems to be a moment to just think, let alone have time for her. The days fly by with cooking, doing dishes, cleaning, laundry, keeping little ones or even big ones occupied, taking care of bills, running errands, and the list goes on. But, when does Mom have a day off?
I’m a borderline Alpha and Slacker mom. I let my kids be kids and at the same time, try to do all things by myself. The parenting style depends on the situation, really.
Spiritual teacher Ram Dass reportedly once said, ‘If you think you’re enlightened, spend a weekend with your parents.’ I would like to modify that to ‘have kids.’ Of course, having kids is a much bigger time commitment than spending a weekend with your parents.
The loss of their freedom to fully be what they’re capable of being is one concern that has spooked women since the 60s. As she pushes her vacuum cleaner around the house, all the while thinking of the day’s wash churning in the washing machine, and of the baby who’d be having his bottle in a while, Mom couldn’t think about the injustice of it all: why does she have to do all the housework?
The first step to becoming self-sufficient as a single mother is accepting the fact that you need a college education to obtain employment that is financially rewarding enough to support both you and your children. The next step is the burdensome task of searching for financial assistance for single mother programs. From child care to higher housing, utility and food expenses, your everyday financial needs are more than the average student and you need all the help you can get.