Mom problems? It's getting annoying and un-motivating!

mathyone
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:20:04 +0000

Yes, your mom certainly does have a problem. No one should be expecting an 11 year old to be raising their infants. Is there a social worker involved with your family?

One thing you should be aware of is that colleges which offer generous financial aid often limit these offers to incoming freshmen. If you enroll at a community college as a freshman next year, you could limit your options later on. I’m not saying not to do this, but I think it’s worth investigating what your options might be. Considering the circumstances you’ve described, I doubt your academic preparation is very strong. But colleges love to see students who overcome personal challenges and you might be surprised how generous some colleges might be in giving you aid if you show that you can meet their academic requirements. Talk to the guidance department at your local public high school. If they take an interest in your situation, they could be extremely helpful.