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Why you should go back to high school as a mom

Written by Marie-Pier Fournier-Rousseau | Feb 28, 2024 2:27:16 PM

We never truly understand what it means to be a mother until we become one ourselves. There are as many different ways to be a mother as there are different kinds of women. There is no such thing as a one-dimensional person. Despite the fact that no mother is perfect, every mother wants the best for her child. Returning to school after a period of time away from the classroom can be a difficult experience for any student. When you have children to look after, there are additional considerations. Many mothers wonder if they will have enough time to devote both to their children and to high school education with graduation as their goal.

Fortunately, they can take comfort from the experience of the many other moms who decided to resume their educational journey after a break from studies and who successfully completed high school. These words may convince you to return to school, and today’s article was written to encourage you to continue where you left off.

 

You will have the ability to provide a better future for your child.

Completing high school will allow you to keep your options open for the next few years if you decide to pursue a different career path. Not graduating will reduce the likelihood that you will be offered a better job and will eliminate the possibility of going back to high school for free once you’ve passed the legal age for free education in your state. If you earn your high school diploma, your income will increase, and you will be in a position to get a better job. You will be able to provide your child(ren) with the opportunity to attend the best schools and to receive the education that they deserve to have. We understand that you want nothing more than to see your child(ren) achieve success.

 

You will be able to assist your child(ren) with homework.

As you know, your child will attend school later on and will be expected to complete homework assignments. How will you be able to assist your child with homework if you dropped out of school years earlier? If you continue with your schooling, the material that you learn will remain fresh in your mind, and the concepts will come back to you more quickly, even if your child(ren)’s homework deals with a topic that you studied a long time before. Your brain is a muscle and, as you continue to exercise it, you will more easily recall information learned in the past.

 

It will motivate your child(ren) to make progress in their studies and to continue their education.

You should be aware that the parental figure is the first role model that a child looks up to for guidance and direction. Often, children consider their father and mother as heroes, and have a great deal of respect and admiration for them. As children grow older, they become more independent and, in some cases, even more resistant to authority, which is especially true in the context of education. It is critical that you serve as a positive role model for your child. If you did not complete high school, your child will be tempted to follow your example and will later blame you for not completing high school either.

 

You can share with other moms who are in a similar situation to yours.

By going back to school, you will have the opportunity to meet other women who are in a similar situation and to form strong bonds with them. You will be able to encourage one another to persevere and even share “new mom” tips with one another. It’s wonderful to be understood and it’s even better when you have the support of people whose circumstances are similar to yours!

 

We can assist you in completing your high school education.

There are programs that can assist you to complete high school without having to go back to school full time or even apply to a specific educational institution. That is exactly what we do here at ChallengeU to assist you to pursue your studies. We can help you to reach your goals with the support of a life coach, teachers, tutors, and a schedule that can be tailored to your schedule. We have many young moms like you who are finishing high school with ChallengeU and who would welcome the opportunity to meet with you.

 

When you register with ChallengeU to complete your high school diploma, you will not need to be concerned about any problems that you may encounter because your coach has been trained to help you through your educational journey. He/She will work with you to identify the most useful resources to ensure that you will be successful. No matter what you require, whether it is food, babysitting, legal advice, help in solving problems with your child, or anything else, we have a database of organizations that your coach will take the time to contact so that you will have the resources that you need and you will be able to complete your future projects.

 

In addition, we just want you to know that ChallengeU is committed to helping you, even after you’ve earned your high school diploma! Once you graduate from high school or you obtain your GED, we will be there to guide you in finding scholarships if you wish to continue your education, and in conducting career exploration, including meeting people who are doing jobs that may interest you.

 

We sincerely want you to be successful, and we want to help you achieve your goals at your own pace. Come and join the ChallengeU family!