"Once you have kids, you can't afford to take that kind of chance with your life because you're also responsible for their lives." I agree to a point, but havi

"Once you have kids, you can't afford to take that kind of chance with your life because you're also responsible for their lives." I agree to a point, but having kids does not relegate you to life in a cubicle, slowing building your 401 K, and complaining about not having enough Paid Time Off. I think if you have a burning passion to start something and there is a significant potential pay-off down the road you are doing your family a dis-service by not pursuing an opportunity to make your lives better. Nothing worth doing is easy.