Help!!! Need help managing home during nursing scho

[NS2015]

I have 8 weeks of nursing school left and have reached a critical point at home. I have a husband and 8 yr old son at home. Last night my son told me he wants to go to his dads more because our house isn't fun anymore. I have always worried that he isn't happy because of my schedule and he has 2 siblings to play with at his dads but none at our house. I try to have quality time with him at night and on the weekends but apparently it's not enough. Today I'm devastated that my decision to go back to school is affecting his preference in where to live.

[WookieeRN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Did you ask your son why he thought your house wasn't fun anymore?

[vanilla bean]

Is it doable to allow your son to spend more time at his dad's house or live there short-term? Is his dad amenable to this, would he have to change schools, etc.? It sounds like it might be a temporary solution to a temporary problem.

[Shinnichi, ADN, RN]

I agree with the PPs. Try to find out if it's your studying/schooling that is affecting how he feels. At his age, you might be able to explain to him about your school-- it's temporary, and does take away your time from him, but it's important-- and see if he still wants to spend more time at his dad's. If so, then I would do as vanilla bean mentioned, if possible. Remember that even after your 8 weeks of school, the time you'll be spending for NCLEX and job-procuring could also affect him. I understand that it may be hard, but in the grand scheme of things this is a fraction of your/his life, and you are only doing (I'm assuming here) what is best for him and yourself.