snotneus, aviation sucks! what can I say? flying the airplane is that part of it all that we would do for free, our salaries are earned by the personal sacrifices of separation from your family. The vast majority of pilots here are married and have kids, I can't speak for them because the question is subjective in nature but I can speak for my own experience. My kids have adapted to the lifestyle very well actually, having all you days off in a row can be a good thing for your kids if when you are home you dedicate your time to them. Your partner (wife) is who will make this work for you or not, if she is not independent and capable to handle problems (that always come up when you are away, the toilet doesn't clog when you are home) on her own then things will start building up. Technology does help quite a bit, the fact that I speak to them and I can see them and they can see me 2 and 3 times everyday does help quite a bit. But hey, aviation sucks!