Basically I'm 35 weeks pregnant, I have a DS who is 3 in may. I am currently at college 2 days a week, where he goes to day nursery.we pay £60 a week for this. Me and my DP, who works full time as an electrician. We are both young, I'm just 22 and he's 21. We rent a house, have a car and manage bills and not on any benefits. Not that it matters. Our son gets what he wants, and needs. Basically what I'm saying is I am going to university in september to study paramedic, its my dream career and has always been my inspiration. Is it bad of me that I will be leaving my children, who will be 3 and the other 5 months in a day nursery whilst I study, 3 days a week, at university for 15 hours a week in total, majority is work at home. I just feel as though I'm being seen as a bad mum for wanting a career, my sister who is very opinionated has made me feel bad, she is 24 and pregnant with her first child, she hasn't got a career but has made it clear she disagrees with me getting one. Told me I should be with my kids 24/7. And that with my studies I will miss them growing up. I feel as though a career will advantage my kids in the end as I will be able to give them and financially support them the best I can. And feel an achievement in giving my kids this. My S has made me feel very bad about it. Am I honestly a bad mum for furthering my education? I don't believe that just because I have children I can't have a career, I do prioritise them and my DS gets whatever he wants and he has plenty of family fun and time.