Do children need a mother and father?...?

Question

Mainly for those who question the ability of same-sex parents to raise a child:

Do children need both a mother and a father, one male and the other female? If so, which is preferable for the child, two same-sex parents or one single parent?

If you had to choose between abortion and same-sex parents, which would you choose?

Answer 1

While it takes male and female to make a baby, it is not necessary to have one of each around to raise the child(ren).
In an ideal world, both are capable and able, nurturing, responsible people.
If it happens that the environment which includes those characteristics is a same-sex situation, then so be it.
If it happens that one is none of those things, and one is, then one needs to be taken out of the scene. One irresponsible "parent" can negate all the best efforts of a "village" doing almost everything right... I say "almost" since a responsible, nurturing, capable parent will not tolerate any less, and will rid themselves of any who are not best for the child.
Gender again, is irrelevant. And no matter what the Holy Rollers tell you, one parent can be as effective as two.... Moreso if one is irresponsible.
Its not sex, its substance.
Bouncing parental issues against abortion is apples to oranges.
Abortion is a whole other thought process, and is irrelevant to parenting, as it is not a solution to parenting issues... IMO

Answer 2

I don't question the ability of a gay couple to raise children, if anything those children are fortunate, they get to see the world from a different perspective, and if a child is blessed enough to have 2 parents who love it, it shouldn't matter what sex those parents are. I think two parents are better than one anytime, I am married (to a man) and I have two children, my husband is in the military, and has been deployed three times, so for the time he is gone there is just me, and there is a lot of stress for me in being the only one to take care of the children, with two parents it's always so much easier. Children don't need to have a man around to know how to act like a good one, as long as his mother(s) have taught him right (and vice versa for the girls and fathers(s), any combo for parents and children). All it takes is love.

Answer 3

A child needs love, protection, healthcare, and food
As long as the child is provided for and cared for, it does not matter how many men or how many women raise him or her.
If a child is raised in a loving environment, they will most likely be ok. as long as they are not abused or always alone, and yes abused = abortion
I think it really matters on the situation, I grew up with a mom and a dad, the "perfect" family you could say. My life was much more enjoyable and i always felt safer and happier once my dad was out of my life and it was just my mother raising me.
I can't stress enough the importance of a good role model in a childs life.
After said that, It has also been proven that without a strong male influence in a young girls life, she may experience trouble picking men who won't control and abuse them.

Abortion is not an answer to any of this or any other problem!

Answer 4

My children don't need a mother and father, just a mother. They are 4 and 7 now. And if I had to choose between abortion and same-sex parents, I'd choose same-sex parents. I have nothing against them.

Answer 5

Well I am totally against abortion so I would say same sex however it is best for a child to have 2 parents whether it be same sex or not but a child will grow up fine with only one parent as long as they are loved and taken care of.

Answer 6

Nice way to spin an old argument.
Children do not need to have both a mother and father (female and male). Children need loving caring parents that want them. It makes no difference if it is a male and female, a single male or female, two males or two females. Children just need to be loved and cared for.

Answer 7

I think same-sex parents can do a great job in parenting. After all, they don't ever get accidentally pregnant do they. Their children are planned and they know they're being watched and their actions are being scrutinized. A lot of times one person takes on the traditional mother type of roles and the other takes on the father role.

Answer 8

Sorry, I am not against same-sex parenting. The strict answer is NO. It would be beneficial for the child to have at least male figures and female figures in his/her life, but it is not necessary for a family unit to have both male and female members in any particular combination.

Answer 9

Well, economically, no. Studies (overseas) have shown that children that are raised in same sex homes make as much and get as much education (if not more) than hetero parents.

Emotionally I would say yes. Children raised in same sex homes have more of a chance of being dissatisfied with home life as adults. Higher rates of divorce, and less likely to have kids themselves. And even less likely to ever get married.

To answer your second question: I am super pro-life when it comes to my body or a baby in it, so I would give birth regardless, even if it would kill me to do so.

Answer 10

I believe that there should be male female, how would these children learn to deal with both sex if theres only one sex in their lives. then there is what I believe the mama provided emotional well being and the papa provides security and stability.
I truly believe there should be both mom and dad, it gives balance for the child.