It's equally important to realize that just because one is married and has a family that that also doesn't preclude one from founding a startup.
The point here is that there is a lot of people out there that believe that married people can't or don't have the time needed to dedicate to a startup. Founders with families have the added benefit of having a strong support system that single founders may lack.
There are pros and cons to both situations but no one should ever suggest that anyone should or shouldn't do a startup simply based on generic previous life experiences or decisions.
It seems to me the most important attribute of a founder is dedication, not marital status.
Not marital status, but the marital partner. If your spouse is supportive, then it's a better environment than being single. If they're not... Well, let's just say that I'm divorced...
The point here is that there is a lot of people out there that believe that married people can't or don't have the time needed to dedicate to a startup. Founders with families have the added benefit of having a strong support system that single founders may lack.
There are pros and cons to both situations but no one should ever suggest that anyone should or shouldn't do a startup simply based on generic previous life experiences or decisions.
It seems to me the most important attribute of a founder is dedication, not marital status.