2006-08-28 12:07:50 · 41 answers · asked by Wiski 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Certainly. All the accepted research shows kids from a gay home turn out just as well as those from a straight home. They don't have any higher rates of psychological issues, developmental problems or illness. There is no evidence that the sexual orientation of your parents has any effect on your own orientation, and there are no documented drawbacks.
Given the choice of leaving a kid in the care of the state, or placing the kid with a pair of loving parents, regardless of their orientation, there is really no choice. A home life with loving parents is infinitely better.
2006-08-28 12:11:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 2⤋
Since most gay couples are doing second parent adoptions, I say hell yes.
If you're not familiar with second parent adoptions this is how it works:
My girlfriend and I decide to have a baby. We get some sperm from a bank or a friend, and I inseminate her. The father signs away legal rights.
Then I come in, as the second parent, to adopt my own child. This will be the child I help concieve, that I help birth, that I raise.
A ban on gay adoptions mostly means that gay people enter a legal black hole when it comes to their own kids. If my child has been my child since conception, but I wasn't the birthmother, then I have no rights. I can't take the kid to the ER if they break their arm, I can't sign a school permission slip, I can't pick the her up at the police station if she gets lost and located, I can't take him to visit his relatives in Canada or (heaven forbid) make burial decisions for her if she dies before age 18.
Regaurdless of birth, all children should be able to be legally adopted by the parents raising them. No parent or child should be left in legal limbo.
2006-08-28 12:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by dani_kin 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you want to argue that gays should not be allowed to be parents because they are somehow immoral, or that they would somehow be a bad influence on their children, then no one should be able to be parents. You could argue that people shouldn't be allowed to be single parents because then a child is missing out on either having a mother or a father (which brings up the whole debate over abortion, adoption and child support issues). You could argue that anyone with a physical or mental disability should not be allowed to be a parent because that parent might not be able to maintain control over his/her child or keep the child out of danger. You could argue that only people with the financial means to raise children should be able to have them, thus anyone who comes from a lower SES background should either not be allowed to have children or they would have to get permission from the government. And surely, there are plenty of people who should not be parents, for any host of reasons, but to suggest that a person's ability to be a good parent lies solely in his or her sexual orientation is absurd.
2006-08-28 13:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by Amersmanders 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I am, however biased. My partner and I have adopted a child - he just turned 9 and is also an honor student. He's been the most wonderful gift we have ever received! I can't imagine life with out him. And for those of you who think it's wrong. I guess you have never met a gay family and are completely ignorant on this subject...but think what you want. And we will continue to live happily ever after!
2006-08-28 13:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by The Tiki God 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. They should not be allowed to adopt children. If they chose a course other than what is natural, they don't have any right possess someone else's creation done in the right way.
2006-08-28 14:25:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely.....there are thousands of homeless and unwanted children in this world that would give anything to have a home where they are loved. Many of these kids are in such despair they wouldn't care if they had two moms or two dads. As long as they are loved and provided for.....who cares???? Isn't love good enough anymore?
2006-08-28 14:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have one adopted kid and I gave birth to one. I am gay and I believe so is my partner :)
Yes we should be legally allowed to adopt and we are allowed to do so where I am. California .
2006-08-28 13:42:59 · answer #7 · answered by loretail 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they should be able to adopt kids. I don't think a couple's sexuality has anything to do with the type of people they are. As long as they can provide for the child financially and emotionally I say they should be able to adopt. After all, there are plenty of straight couples with children that are unfit parents.
2006-08-28 12:16:30 · answer #8 · answered by Tiacola Version 9.0 7 · 5⤊ 3⤋
I'd think so,Its alot of children in tha world who need love.An who r we 2 judge an say a gay/lesibain/bisexual couple shouldnt b able 2 love any1 of those many children?Think'a bout it...
2006-08-28 19:06:58 · answer #9 · answered by sophatup 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love how those who said no gave absolutely no reason WHY they feel that way. LOL My parents are straight and I turned out gay, explain that one? Anyone? And my answer is absolutely we should be able to adopt.
2006-08-28 14:32:49 · answer #10 · answered by AmeZy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋