i'm pulling my HAIR OUT!

the past assignment has been very difficult. i've yet to master the skill of buttons, where to put code and why. i feel that the class is moving too fast with the code. i need step by step instructions to learn how to do things in flash. if i could master buttons i feel that i would be comfortable with mouse events. when i'm not working my job or taking care of my 8 year old, i'm spending every waking hour trying to complete these assignments and still i come up short. it takes me 45 mins alone just to complete one flash drawing, then i have to animate that. which this wouldn't be so bad if there weren't so many drawings and movie clips required, then perhaps i could concentrate more on how to place code and understand it. i also think that it would be nice to have a homework assignment that we could work on in class where we could get hands on help. One hour of office time isn't enough. besides the technical difficulties the assignment about candy and gears is an ok idea i guess. this work doesn't really mean anything yet. i'm really frustrated with the whole thing. i spend hours just trying to figure out where code goes. however, i have learned to draw in flash and create movie clips, which is fun.......and that's all i have to say about that.