If you don't want a gf, don't mess with a girl who has kids. They will grow up and kick your assk for screwing around with their mom for no other reason than she was mature and knew what she wanted.
If the lady is nice to her kids - good mom-always puts her kids first and not the man- she is worth dating. If the lady is mean to her kids or indifferent-be careful-run!!!!! If the lady puts you ahead of her kids- run!!!! Ohh- and never ever depend on "King of 40 acres"
Listen to this... Unless she is marriage material don't get involved. What ever you do don't get involved, become a father figure to the kid, then bail. Kids need a good positive influence in their lives. Not men in and out all the time.
I would say the majority has it right. Sure, it "could" theoretically work out, but the odds are just so against it. And things likely will end up badly if you're too involved.
Definitely listen to voodoopope. This is coming from experience. If you're not interested in a relationship, do not fool around with a girl with kids. There is nothing wrong with getting with a girl who has kids if you approach it from the right angle.
VooDooPope ftw Great advice. Always approach any relationship with the potential to go further than you expect.