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Guilt-Free MBA for Moms and Dads


Raising a family only allows you time to clean baby bottles, change diapers, and be a chauffer for soccer practice, right? Wrong! According to a recent study by the U.S. Department of Education, Moms and Dads with children under the age of ten are going to college in record numbers.

Education Solutions for Busy Moms and Dads

Are you afraid that if you go to school, you'll neglect your parental duties? Don't fret. An online MBA degree can give you the opportunity to receive a quality education, even with your hectic schedule. Unlike traditional classroom settings, an online education provides flexibility by allowing you to balance your career goals with your personal priorities.

MBA = Many Benefits for All

Are you still feeling guilty about going back to school? Here are a few more advantages to hitting the books again:

  • Become a role model for your kids: According to family therapist Tomas Haller, "A back-to-school mom is a living example, showing her children how to establish goals that extend out from the family. She shows children how to structure time, set limits, and reach personal goals-lessons that her kids will carry with them the rest of their lives."
  • Get much-needed mental stimulation: Winnie Warren found that getting an online degree provided an outlet from caring for her one-year-old son. "My mind was going to mush," she said, "I'm doing something for myself while also doing something for my family."

Benefits of an Online MBA

Online MBA programs allow you to work around your family, not the other way around. You'll save time on the transportation to and from the classroom, and if your children become sick, you can temporarily put your schoolwork on hold. However, you'll have to be self-disciplined and motivated to meet assignment deadlines. If you're willing to put in the time and effort, an online degree will be rewarding.

Earning an MBA degree may no longer be a pipe dream if you're a parent. Go back to school to get a guilt-free online MBA.

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About the Author
Sue Booth is an arts and education freelance writer with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.S. in Physics.