My decision was based on a few other factors - never had a puppy only older dogs and being pensioned, knew it was my last chance to have a dog „without a past“ which would, hopefully adapt to our lifestyle more easily than one from a possibly completely different background. We never regretted it and, although puppyhood does have its challenges, its great fun and I‘m so glad we didn‘t miss out on that stage of humphrey‘s life, the bond we have is amazing and although I adored all my dogs, Humphrey is extra special to us.
If you work, the only thing I‘d consider is the reliability of the kids help..obviously depends on their ages and how committed they are, only you can decide that. Taking a dog to work again depends on where you work and what you do - I was discussing this only last weekend with a lady who told me her labrador puppy was totally stressed out at her office because it had no rest, there was just too much going on. Again, only you know the answer to that one but if you‘re happy that you can offer a pup a good home in all eventualities, go for it!! Puppies are hard work but puppyhood is only one passing stage, they do eventually grow up and the reward of having brought them up to be good and happy companions is one of life‘s greatest pleasures, (in my opinion anyway)!
Best of luck, and if you do go for one, keep in touch, - you‘ll get no better help than here!