Accepted but...

Actually that is uncalled for, I am sure that there are many working mom's would like more than anything to be with their children versus daycare, but in this day and age it is almost a necessity to work, especially if you are a single mom. Definitely not selfish! Considering that you are only 21, I see the immaturity that I am sure will change once you see how it works in the real world.

That's the point I was trying to make

I actually have 2 children, and am a SAHM (unless I get accepted into the LPN program, then I'll have to put my children in *gasp* daycare). Sarcasm is hard to sense over the internet I see... LOL

I apologize though. I just don't understand why some people say they'll never put their children in daycare, like it's a prison for tots.

Of course I realize that some people have to put their kids in daycare because of life circumstances, while others choose to. I have lots of mom friends that feel a lot better about themselves in a working environment vs being at home, which makes for a happier home for everyone.

For me, personally, and maybe for the OP, I just couldn't stop thinking that I was going to miss so much of my little babies becoming little kids and missing out on those milestones that seem so important at the time.

I know that when my kids are a little older and in school all day anyway, it'll be easier for me to work all day (vs night/weekends), but for now, this is what works for us (especially me!)

One quick word of advice, it's worth checking out any Memory enhancement videos or books at your local library. I completed lpn school while raising two little ones alone. The techniques I learned from a library video really cut down on study time. Check out these aides. Also I wish you luck in your lpn program. Go for it!