You're right. It applies to regular jobs too. If you want to climb the corporate ladder, you'd better have spouse and kids. Also, based on my experience, having children give you a career boost, even though quality of work and motivation level take a dip. (understandably so in many cases)

These days, it's trendy do the "I am... x3" tagline on your blog. Many of us will write something along the line of, "I'm a father of 3. I'm a technologist. And I'm an avid surfer".