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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't take going into a PhD program lightly.  As a 20something without children, it was emotionally draining, hard on my marriage, and exhausting.  At times it got so so dark, even though it was a subject I loved and I was being paid to do it. You will be with people who don't have children and family obligations, and you have to compete against them.  And unless you can receive funding, it's not worth it at all.  It also may or may not improve your job prospects in the area that you want to teach.[/quote]

Depends on the program. I am in one geared towards individuals with a masters and some work experience already. Some of my peers are married with at least one kid. Although i did start the program without a kid and am really glad that I got my classes completed before she came along- long hours at the school wouldn't have been easy with a kid. [/quote]

Were you in a full tim PHD program in sociology? I cant think of a good program (ie one leading to TT even as a very remote possibility) that is geared toward older students. [/quote]

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