I think it really comes down to the programmer. I have heard from people without kids that they wouldn't hire people with kids sometimes based on them being bu

I think it really comes down to the programmer. I have heard from people without kids that they wouldn't hire people with kids sometimes based on them being busy. I have heard married with children people say that they like to hire married with kids for more dedication. What I have found is that single or married, some people just manage time better and have a knack for contributing in a way that makes a product better or not. Personally, I feel that parenting and being married with a kid has not only made me a better efficient programmer but it has made me a better product person somehow. I care more about a larger set of the target market. I want my things to work for kids, core and adult to old age if possible. In the end it is all bias, it comes down to good and bad and who can deliver in ample time with the best product. It isn't easy either way. I know I would tire of chasing girls and finding time to code/build/make products, with my wife and kid and home it is very much like a lab or study kind of setup. Lots of support and lots of motivation but also great time for focus.