When I couldn't help my son with his advanced math, I felt like a failure. Hiring a tutor taught me to put his needs above my ego.

• 03/04/2025, 5:16 AM
• businessinsider.com

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Growing up, I did well in my studies and extracurriculars and always believed I would be a great teacher for my own kids one day. When I became a mother, that started to come true.