According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 5.4 million moms have put their careers on hold to stay home and raise their families. I would not be surprised to find that a sizable portion of those moms had been teachers, trained to be teachers but started a family before actually entering the field, or had acquired a skill that others want or need to know.
When my daughter was in high school, there was a mom who made some nice money thankyouverymuch, by tutoring students in math. There was a need and she had the knowledge and skills to meet that need.
Tutoring is definitely a legitimate home based business that can be done by moms - or dads - who have the knowledge and ability to teach, have decided to stay home to raise a family, but need some extra income. It lends itself to great flexibility because it can be done at home, in the student's home, or online. Tutors can select hours of availability, and hours that are off limits. Tutors can choose to teach either adults or children of all ages in small groups or one-on-one.
Any subject taught in school can be tutored. Also, if you were an outstanding athlete in your high school or college days, there are some really competitive parents willing to pay good money for you to teach your skill to their kid. Trust me on that one.
Don't forget music and the arts. Many schools do not offer the level of instruction they once did, but parents still want their kids to be able to play an instrument, sing, draw, sculpt or at least appreciate the abilities of those who can. :)
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