Same-Sex Parenting

“[Gay and lesbian couples are] much more likely to be tolerant, to encourage for example, their children to play with a wider range of toys- to encourage a girl to play with both dolls and trucks”(Wilson). Parents are people who raises a child. Why does it matter if they’re homosexual or heterosexual? The only thing that matters is if the child, is loved and nurtured. Same-sex parents are more committed because it was on purpose to have a child. “Additionally, gay and lesbian parents, she suggests, provide a unique environment that promotes open-mindedness, tolerance, and gender equality”(Pappas). Children of same sex couples have the same or better outlook on life and same sex parenting is also beneficial because they adopt more children.

Same or Better Outlook On Life

Children of same-sex parenting, isn’t different from other children emotional functioning, sexual orientation, and gender role behavior. Plenty studies show children’s well being is genuinely affected by their relationship with their parents, not sexual orientation. Studies show homosexual family disclosed any evidence of harm or disadvantage to the children in any discernible way. Same-sex couples promote an open-mind, tolerance, and gender equality environment. Kids who are raised by homosexual couples have a great outcome on life as straight couples. Reports showed kids between three and four years of age show less aggressive, bossiness, and domineering attitude, raised by lesbian couples. Teenagers with same-sex parents are more connected in school. “Children of “Gay fathers” were more likely to vote; children of lesbians used alcohol less frequently”(Sprigg). Adolescents become role models for equitable relationship.

Adoption

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