How do you feel about gay adoption?

Question

I am in a political science class in college and we are discussing gay marriage and gay adoption. I personally do not care about gay marriage because I am not going to be the one to deny people happiness. But what are you're views on gay adoption? I feel that there are too many children that grow up without a family's love to deny anyone (who is fit to raise children) the right to adopt a child. (unless they are child molesters, pedifiles, etc)

Answer 1

Gay and Lesbian people are people too... It has been proved that homosexuality is hereditary. Why would one be concerned that it would spread like a disease? If it's not hereditary, and more environmental... so what. It's not guaranteed that a straight couple will have a straight baby, so why would you assume that a homosexual couple would have a homosexual baby. I don't know about you, but there are many things that I made it a point not to mimic from my parents. Exposure of all the issues is valuable to everyone, kids of homosexuals have it first hand... they can decide if it's a positive lifestyle or not. As with any family, I think it's important to expose your children to a variety of social situations. This wouldn't preclude homosexual couples from having friendships with non-homosexual people, where the children can learn more about that lifestyle. Truthfully, I think the heterosexual relationships in the world are more harmful, as that is where you witness the most spousal abuse, and child abuse.

Answer 2

I think it's unwise. Not because I think they would mistreat a child or anything like that, but for much the same reason that I would oppose an unmarried hetero couple adopting children. The moral question can't be avoided, if that's something that matters to you at all. It all depends on what it is you think is most important for a child. That's a matter of principle, and I suppose people can legitimately disagree about what the "most important" thing is. I don't wish for children to be taught (especially by example) that immoral behaviour is acceptable. It causes them to have confusion about the nature of God and His requirements, and that's unacceptable. They've been hurt enough already, without that. I should point out that I find it completely acceptable for single people to adopt children, but that's another matter. I should also point out that I would never wish to deny anyone happiness either. . . it's just that I believe worldly things are not really the answer to happiness, and if someone rests his heart in the world that he'll end up being in utter wretchedness in the end. That isn't hate or intolerance- it's mercy and compassion, provided you accept the idea that the world isn't everything. That's a disagreement about facts, not a difference in kindness or values. Therefore you're never going to get anywhere by telling a Christian he's hard-hearted and hypocritical. He isn't, and what you've really done is avoid the main issue altogether, from his point of view. If you step inside his belief system for a moment (even by a "willing suspension of disbelief") you would understand with crystal clarity why he takes the positions he does. I can understand perfectly well why non-believers take the positions they do, and I don't think them evil or foolish for doing so. I think they're mistaken, and I still have to oppose them, but I never look down on them for that.

Answer 3

I think that in the world you're always going to have 'good parents' and 'bad parents' be they both men/women -be they straight, single mums/dads or both!

I believe that yeah-although it is not the 'usual' way a kid grows up, there is nothing wrong with giving a kid who needs a home a gay couple to love and care for that child.

Its human instinct to want to raise children, although sexual preference prevents us having kids naturally.

My only worry, is that when I adopt eventually, that kids at school arent hard on mine, and dont make too much of an issue about it. I would worry my kids getting bullied.

But im strong, and the worlds a shitty place, I'd rather give some kids a good mature look on the world and a safe environment for them to grow, than to wait -maybe to never find a 'proper' family.

Answer 4

When people want to adopt, that usually means that they are ready, willing, and able to raise a child. Thus, the child will grow up in a good, stable environment. Gay people are no exception to this rule. Of course, a lot of straight couples pop out babies, and possess none of these qualities. I'd much rather see a happy child with gay parents than a miserable child with so-called "normal" parents.

So, if gay people who are loving and caring want to adopt, why should we stand in their way?

Besides, I think the very idea of two men caring for a baby is just too adorable for words. Not that two women with a baby wouldn't be cute, too, of course. ^_^

Answer 5

Agree with you.

Why would people take away any good home and rather keep a child in an orphanage than let them have a loving parent or 2. I was a foster parent in Calif. but Arizona did not send through my paperwork even after classes and licensed home. I know of people that take in children just for the money and are not so loving but they are straight is that OK????

People need to grow up. Read and study; here is some info that may help; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage

Answer 6

Some people are meant to be parents, some are not. Sexuality does not determine either way. Some straight people should (have) never have (had) kids...the same goes for some gays.

This is another topic that religon should have no part in....would you deny adoption to a married atheist couple? Are there religous background checks for all adoption agencies? Obviously if you are adopting from a catholic orphanage or something...but otherwise I dont believe there is. Particularly if you are adopting your partners biological children.

Answer 7

Well to set the record straight , Gay men and women do not molest children . Most people who molest children do not care if they are boys or girls . They will molest what they have access to . As for adoption my partner and I have been together for 15 yrs. we adopted and raise a daughter , she is in collage now and doing well in her life . She is beautiful , accomplished , well adjusted and happy . She is also straight . That being said , Gay parents love their children as much as straight parents , The work to help them to be well adjusted and happy in their studies as well as in their everyday lives . Gay parents want their children more so than a straight couple ,due to the fact that they have to go through much more scrutiny to get them . I think gay men and women make great parents and have so much love to give a child it would be ashamed to deny them the opportunity to share that love .

Answer 8

There are far too many straight people who shouldn't be having children. Most of the time, when someone wants to adopt children, they want to do it for all the right reasons.

Gay people should be able to adopt. It's insane to keep these kids away from good homes full of love just because of homosexuality.

Answer 9

First of all there's alot of child in the foster care system throughout the US if there are 1 Or 2 loving people who are willing to deal with the difficluties that some of these children have then I say sure let them adopt. Now here's a question that I have would you make them stay in the system until there 18 or allow gay lesiban families adopt them and give them a happy home.
So now I about to get married to my lesbian lover and we are raising a child together he actually my son that I had 18MONTHS ago and his father visits every now and then but he calls my lover Daddy and I'm not goig to stop him.
So when you write your papper besure that you included that why should we let them stay in foster care when there some1 willing to adopt .

Answer 10

I think its a great idea as long as they are responsible people and willing to take care of the child the way they need to.There are too many children out in the world that need love to be so damn picky. Besides I think a gay person can do just as well or maybe even better than a straight person.

Answer 11

There is nothing wrong with it. I have a couple very good friends who are gay and would make great fathers, but it is hard for them to adopt. They are still in college but they definitely want children and are afraid of people who don't support adoption for gays. I offered to have the ones child....but only if it meant i go to have sex w/ him....haha