Nurture over Nature: the Benefits of Having Same Sex Parents

“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.

There are an estimated 500,000 children in foster care nationwide, and 100,000 of these children are awaiting adoption. In 2013, only one child of every six available for adoption was actually adopted. (Sanchez, 13) These statistics show how important it is for children to be adopted to a loving family no matter what the sexual preference of the parents is. However, it has become an issue and/or an obstacle for same sex partners to adopt in many states. This has been a controversial topic that while some believe that homosexuals should have the right to adopt like any other married couple or single person while others believe it should be banned. Homosexuality is being more accepted and integrated into today’s society but seems to be an issue

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

It makes no sense to me. Gays cannot make their own children together.” Studies indicate that gays and lesbians do not abuse their children more than heterosexual parents (in fact, some studies suggest that heterosexual biological fathers and stepfathers are more likely to be abusive than gay fathers)(debate,org). Homosexuals get to show how they care for their child and give their adopted child a complete family that they did not experience.They get to show how they care for their child and give their adopted child a complete family that they did not experience. Between 8 and 10 million children are being raised in gay and lesbian households. According to the most recent data from the the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Adoption and Foster Care Analysis Reporting System (AFCARS), it is estimated that there are 500,000 children in foster care nationally, and 100,000 need to be adopted, according to the ACLU.(family.findlaw.com).Gay parents are able to help in focusing on the welfare of children and give every child that they adopt the opportunity in living in a loving family.(planting seeds

“It matters not who you love, where you love, why you love when you love or how you love it only matters that you” – John Lennon. Homosexuals have been fighting for equality over six decades in America history. The situation of gay equality has slowly simmered down. Homosexuals are still face with certain issues. One of these issues is gay couples do not have the right to adopt children in certain states. Adoption should be legalized for gay couples; if they meet the requirements of being a great parent deserves to have that privilege. Here are some of the reasons why homosexual’s couples are great parents.

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.

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.

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