I'm interested in fantasy as a whole. Games, books, movies and of course TV shows and Anime. My favorite example is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, a mix of fantasy "science," great humor, the importance of balance, military powers and great characters set in a very early 1900s style universe. Of course My little pony is a great example too but I didn't have to specify that here I imagine.
I won't doubt that. I've had some coworkers work too jobs; and one is a single mother with two kids. I can only imagine what people like that go through.
I'm sure it can be, but somehow these people make it work. Add in the fact these kids have committments to things like sports/cheerleading, and...yeah.