Would you leave your job to focus on your kids?

I have given up a career to stay home with my kids. It definitely shows in their performance at school. So, I would definitely give up my job in favor for my son, if I would be in your shoes. But that decision is not always easy to make if financial worries come up.

You son will most likely benefit from the additional time you can spend with him expecially since you have a background in teaching. Obviously he needs more one on one instruction to supplement what he learned in school. The teacher may be right, he may respond better to you than a tutor.

You should not take him out of school to get this done, so you still have some time you can use to work. Maybe you should switch to substitute teaching for a while? That way you can augment your husband's income but also take time with your son, if needed.

Hello goddessofbeauty

Congratulations on making it to 100 posts.

I did quit my job to focus on my children. We moved to a farm so that I could spend as much time as possible with my boys.

If you have the ability to quit your job and spend time with your son, I recommend doing so. These years with my boys have been the best of my life.

When we moved from Samoa to USA two years ago I had no choice but to stay home and take care of my son who was only four at the time. I had family looking after him when we lived in Samoa so I was still able to work full-time. Since we don't have family here with us and preschool/daycare was too expensive, we decided it was best for me to stay home. And I am very happy that I did. I was able to spend a lot of time preparing him for Kindergarten and when he started school, I was able to volunteer my time in his class room several times a month.

Since you have a teaching background that would probably do wonders for your son if you gave him your attention and helped him through his school work.

Wish you all the best in whatever you decide.

I'm a work from home mother with 4 kids, and yes it has helped my kids that I was there for them when they come home from school, I quit working when my 2nd oldest son was born, and i have 4, so it was right for me and yes it was a struggle but things worked out and I'm still home because I have my oldest who is attending the art institute and my others are still in middle school, high school and elementary school, my mom wasn't always home and wasn't there when i needed her the most and I vowed not to do that to my kids and it does show in their performance in school and being there for them is very rewarding for me as well. I don't miss the plays and awards they get and helping out when needed for school functions, and I have made some really nice people and lots of friends. so it depends on how it works for you, I wish you much luck with it.
Bizmom24

Wow I can't believe a teacher told you that a tutor wouldn't work for him and it would be you only to make him do better in school. I think if you can do it you should b/c your child is the future and you should anything you can to make him successful. Sorry that means putting a hold on your career. I gave up a really good and fun job to stay home with my kids. I do miss it sometimes but I know my kids wouldn't be where they are if it wouldn't be for me. Good luck I hope you have an easy time making a choice of what to do.

that is the painful part of being a mom and having a career. my wife is a professional singer and a voice instructor. since she got pregnant she decided to be a stay at home wife/mom. now that our child is 2 years old already she wants to go back to work for she misses it. but dont know if our child will able to adjust. sometimes when moms get back to work they can focus on the work but lost time for their children. as what they say you can not serve two masters at the same time, so you need to choose. if i am in your shoes i think i will think of my child welfare.

If the household income allow, I will leave my job to take care of my kids.

The kids need very well education from the parent, it's better to take care the kids a lot.

To gave up a job is not an easy decision especially when financial matters is concern. In this moment, try first to talk your child or you may take a leave of absence in order to focus your roll as a mother being a teacher to him. I have a niece with a mild ADHD but as what i know they referred it to a doctor and enrolled him in a special session that teaching the child to act normally. By Gods grace my niece doing so well now and he is now in grade 2. But when during your time in attending him try to observed if you can survive it. Having a ADHD child is not easy may be you have to give up your work anyway it for the good to your family and to your child as well.

Well you have to give priority to your son because he needs you. Remember, the primary function of a mother is to look after her children. And you are right, you can anyway accept tutorials at home to augment your husband's income. What is important is you stay home first so that you can really answer to the need of your child.

hmmmm!If that is the situation,it is really hard
for you to manage your time. If I were you you must priority your
child.Try to accept tutorials so that you can also earn additional
income to help your husband.It is your choice!