I personally know people who have done this in other accelerators, like AngelPad or The Brandery. There are people just like that in precious YC batches too.

I personally know people who have done this in other accelerators, like AngelPad or The Brandery. There are people just like that in precious YC batches too. It's not impossible and definitely involves sacrifices over the short term (~9–12 weeks). Saying that anyone who has kids or a house couldn't practically do an accelerator is an attitude overgeneralized from the outside. Similar comments were made when Marissa Mayer has a baby. I think you'd be surprised to watch what highly motivated and talented entrepreneurs can pull off.