It is a big dilemma. I had a couple of amazing piano teachers growing up and I would love to teach as well, but I just can't justify being away from my kids right now. Another problem is that when all of my kids are old enough to be in grade school, I would still be ignoring them because teaching would have to take place after school hours. It's actually a lousy set-up to try and earn some extra money and "fulfill a need" that I have in life.
I have a friend whose husband is a seminary teacher, so he comes home at like 3:30 and watches the kids while she teaches piano in the afternoon. That is an ideal situation, as far as piano teaching goes.
I guess it all boils down to the fact that I could make teaching work out if I wanted it badly enough. I must not. Ha ha. :)
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my neighbor has a 4 year old and a 2 year old and one of the girls that she now teaches she just trades them for lessons. So it worked out for her. She also gets some friday night date nights when she wants cause of it.
I've done the trade thing and still do occasionally. But I'm with you. It's hard to justify it when you don't need it financially.
What a dilemma! My sister-in-law worked in her piano students around her kids' naps but I can't imagine giving up that time!! Good luck with the decision.
I know your pain!!! I taught for a lot of years, but did it in the evening when Jesse was home- and only took 10 students, because I couldn't stand to not be there for my kids. For the last 7 years I haven't taught at all, for those same reasons. It's such a hard choice!!! Do what you feel is right for YOUR family- prayer helps!
I struggle with this a lot. I really enjoy what I do professionally, but I'm trying to scale back because I'm just not happy when I am away from my children. It's a hard balance to strike, I feel.
I've been teaching a very full schedule of piano lessons for six years now, and even though I'm passionate about it and think I do a really good job, I admit I would quit in an instant if I didn't have to do it for financial reasons. One thing that has worked for me is that I have always taught only while Katelee napped...but since Blake was born I only teach when Gerald is home. It's nice in some ways, but that means my evenings and Saturdays are not my own, which isn't nice in other ways. Good luck as you decide what is best for you!
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