A more personal topic: Having (or not having) a family while building a business?

I’ve been fairly active on Twitter and have come across several founders and creators who hold very different views when it comes to having a family.

The opinions vary, and I really appreciate that people are open about discussing it.

• Some say that having a family and kids is the best thing for them. It gives their business meaning because they’re building something to share with others. It also helps them avoid being consumed by work 24/7 (for some 27/9). This perspective is more common among entrepreneurs in their 40s.

• Others view kids as a distraction – something that prevents them from focusing fully on their work because kids demand constant attention. This mindset tends to be more common among people in their 20s/early 30s.

I’ve also noticed that those who were extremely focused on their business often didn’t have much time for their families, or didn’t get around to starting one at all.

I know this is a personal topic, but I’m curious:

Where do you place family and work in your life? What’s your take on it?

If you already have a family, how do you manage to separate your professional and personal life so that your loved ones don’t get neglected?