Are students who are also parents more or less likely to succeed in school?

There are several theories about whether parents make good students... most of them negative, and along the lines of "If you have a family, you have less time to devote to school." This is true at times, and some people with children do fail in school. On the other hand, stability matters as well. :) Usually, parents are more stable students, with more motivation to succeed. They might be doing this for their children, or coming back after their children are mostly grown to finish up what they started. ... in the end, it depends on the person. If you believe in yourself, and make education a priority, you can do it. Other people have gotten degrees and managed to keep their families intact at the same time. It definitely can be done. Like anything else worth doing, though, it requires a lot of effort, and sometimes some sacrifice. It is hard to have to study rather than doing things that you would rather do, especially when it involves your children. It is up to the individuals involved whether those temporary sacrifices are worth it.