Nurture over Nature: the Benefits of Having Same Sex Parents

This article talks about the support of second parent adoption for gays everywhere. They support the idea that children with two capable adults no matter what gender are able and should be able to care for a child. Although they support this, the article does not show any sort of negativity toward the opposite side relating the issue. The site details the rights that the second parent should be guaranteed through an adoption. They also think that pediatricians and other professions dealing with children should get more familiar with learning about gays and the children they adopt. The authors are the Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. The people in the committee have many different backgrounds and are advocates for children’s

Children raised by homosexual parents may be able to learn some life lessons that, were they raised in a traditional household, they would not have the opportunity to learn. These children may fare better in social situations, as presented by the website Kids In The House in their study, which states that, “...gay and lesbian parents sometimes have...an advantage over heterosexual parents…[k]ids that come out of gay households tend to be less aggressive,...more nurturing,...and more open to diversity (“The Studies on Children Who Are Raised by Gay Parents”).” These children, upon being exposed to a different way of life at a young age, are more tolerant and accepting of diversity in their life. Stephanie Pappas, when writing for Parenting, said that, “...kids of gay parents...may have the advantage of open-mindedness, tolerance, and role models for equitable relationships, according to some research (Same-Sex Parenting is Beneficial).”. Upon being raised in a non-traditional household, these children learn that being different is okay and that you should follow your heart, which are both valuable life

Homosexual people have faced many trials and tribulations in pursuit of living a normal and happy life. There are many controversial events and topics that are barriers blocking complete happiness. Although those barriers are in place, the people in the LGBT subculture seem to making the best of every situation. Fighting for their rights and changing laws to protect them are paving the way for a brighter future. In hopes of being normal, many same-sex couples want to have a family and for some the only option is adoption. Well, same-sex adoption is not legal in most places which makes this dream for some impossible. This caused controversy between same-sex couples and the general public who believes that same-sex adoption should remain

“There is no scientific basis for concluding that lesbian mothers or gay fathers are unfit parents on the basis of their sexual orientation” (Armesto, 2002; Patterson, 2000; Tasker & Golombok, 1997). Ever since gay and lesbians have been parents people have questioned how the parents’ sexual orientation impacts child and adolescent development. Opponents of same-sex parents argue that sexual orientation has a negative impact on child development, while proponents argue that the relationship between the child and parents is what matters. National, state, and local governments are faced with the controversy surrounding same-sex parenting. People have very strong opinions on both sides of the argument. Children and adolescents who are under lesbian or gay parents have normal child development compared with children under heterosexual parents. These children develop normally socially, mentally, and academically.

Gay marriage has in recent times seen a growing number of supporters. With this comes parenting and the urge to start a family but, as everyone knows a gay couple cannot get a biological child from both of the parents. This complication leads to many couples turning to adoption as a solution. Gays like everyone else are just as capable of taking care of a child if not more.

For the most part homosexuals are frowned upon when wanting to adopt a child which seems unethical again because of orientation. Once people are more open to the fact that gays being approved to adopting children is just as normal as a heterosexual family adopting children it will be acknowledged more and more into society. There are multiple of opportunities for homosexuals to adopt, but these chances are banned because of laws prohibiting gays from adopting. To solve the problem for gay adoption from being prohibited the laws must be more workable for gays. Therefore homosexual couples should be given the same equal opportunities as heterosexuals to adopt children because homosexuals are as capable to give more love and care to a child than a heterosexual couple could.

As it has been in dispute for years since it was first brought to light, the concern for same-sex parenting continues to be raised in society with jabs at ethics and practicality. As of June 26, 2015, all U.S. states have legalized gay-marriage and same-sex parenting, marking a significant breakaway for previous social norms. Yet, even with this crucial development in our culture, disputes against it still manage to work their way into daily discussions. With the recent legalizing, those who were against gay-marriage or gay couples being able to raise children are now forced to accept this rapidly changing world and be open to modern advancements.

Homosexuality- defined as being sexually attracted to one’s own gender- has incessantly been a compelling social issue. A majority of society sees the ‘wrong’ sexual orientation as evil or unhuman, regardless of character content. In April 1952, the American Psychiatric Association even labeled homosexuality as a mental disorder. Today, same sex relationships have been normalized and live life as ordinary people, yet treated as second-class citizens. This treatment by society has significantly limited the basic human rights of these individuals, including parenthood. Should LGBTQ+ be able to adopt children? Do gay parents and guardians effect children negatively?

The focus is not on homosexual adoption, but on what is best for the child being placed in that home. The process of adoptions goal is to find a suitable home for the child. Being raised with a mother and a father is the best environment for the child. Orthodoxy Today reports that “the scientific fact is that children's health is endangered if they are adopted into households in which the adults - as a direct

Gay parents are facing discrimination because of their sexual orientation. Twenty-two states currently allow single gays to adopt and 21 states currently allow gay and lesbian couples to adopt in the U.S. (Mallon, 2007, p. 6). The ability of gay couples to rear a child should not be denied only because they are gay. Homosexuals may be looked down upon by society, but they still are humans and have morals. These morals they possess, may influence a child more than those morals taught to a child with heterosexual parents. All over the world, children suffer in families consisting of alcoholics, drug abusers, and sexual abusers (Powell, 2007, p.1). It is not possible that these environments are safer than what would be provided by homosexual

Homosexuals are additional parents that can be used for families for children in adoption agencies. “The number of children in Hennepin County waiting to be adopted has nearly quadrupled since 2009, to 339 children this year (Smith).” If only, in one county, there are 399 children waiting for a family, imagine around the world. These are children that could have a family if agencies weren’t homophobic and would allow homosexulas to adopt as a couple. “Individual state laws determine whether or not gay and lesbian individuals can adopt these children (Smith).” If the person in care of the kid, is homophobic or has anything against hoosexuals they can restrict the oppurtunity the kid had to a family by saying they think the homosexuals are eligible. Gay adoption being denied restricts kid from opportunities to having loving parents and a stable

First of all, homosexuals should be allowed to adopt. The goal of our adoption and foster care systems is to provide all children with permanent, stable homes with loving and supportive parents, but discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and marital status hinders that. State governments bear discrimination, economic costs, same-sex couples are denied the ability to build a family, and, most importantly, children in need of loving and permanent homes are left in unstable caregiving situations. Over the years' child foster care has increased by a big number. With all these restrictions on homosexuals trying to adopt children doesn't help the number go down at all. People are trying to start a family and they can't because people don't believe it's right

When it comes to getting children out of foster care people in adopting services system need to come together and have an open outlook for what is best for the children. Urban Institute also found that more than half of gay men and 41 % of lesbians in the U.S would like to adopt .estimating to a total of 2 million same sex couples interested in adopting children. Same sex couples should be able to adopt children, it would take children out of foster care and Being a Homosexual parent does not affect parenting skills

In our fast paced society the Norms are changing and evolving for Homosexuals and their rights. Every child in foster care, and adoption agencies deserve to have a family regardless of the parents Sexual orientation. The United States is considered a liberal country if that is so, then homosexuals should have the right to adopt a child in the United States.

Since the early 1900s, homosexual people have become increasingly popular and greatly resisted. People that are homosexual face barriers placed upon them by the political system and society. Due to these challenges, homosexuals fought to have the same marital and parental rights as heterosexual people. Same-sex adoption is not prohibited in most states in the United States of America and many places worldwide. Family is not determined solely on blood relations and should be legalized in all parts of the world; because homosexual parents are just as good as heterosexual parents, if not better, and can provide an enriching second chance for many children waiting to be adopted.