It took me from 17 to 30 to earn my BA, finally done while pg with my DD. Then, after two years working part-time and parenting, I started a PhD program. Husband split (with my urging--LOL) in my 3rd year. Being a single parent was hard, but it taught my daughter about school and homework and delay of gratification and working toward a goal. If I could have quilting my dissertation, I'd've been done years earlier! as it was, I have my doctorate in clinical psych. Always told DD I' pay for her BA but not MRS! She is now certified to teach ESL and lives in Madrid!