do you think it would be healthy for a child to have two mothers or two fathers? (same-sex parents)?

Question

...what do you think?

Answer 1

Yes. There are awful people in the world who abuse their children in every way possible. If there is a loving nurturing home gay or not thats a home for a child to grow up happy and safe.

Answer 2

Yes, my son is perfectly healthy. He's well adjusted, accepts differences in people and situations and is generally more tolerant.

My partner and I have raised him together since he was in elementary school.
He's a good student, well liked, was NEVER picked on or made fun of, is a hard worker, honest, talented, althetic...what more could any parent want for their child?

Seriously, I just don't get all the hype from the bashers.
He was never "indoctrinated" or "recruited" into any kind of "lifestyle" other than one of being a good person, being honest, working hard and helping others.

There have been a few recent studies which show that most children raised by same sex parents are all similar to my son.
There's no more risk of being molested, actually a much lower risk, than if raised in a opposite gender/traditional family.
These studies show these children are no more likely to be homosexuals themselves as adults than those raised by opposite gender/traditional families...and actually by the law of averages, they are LESS likely!


My son has had plenty of male role models in his life. My father, my brother, my cousins who are all adults and have families, close male friends...

As a parent, it's my job to make sure ALL people who I associate with are good role models for my child. This should be the job of ALL parents!

So many kids are raised in abusive homes, neglective homes, homes where parents simply hand money over to saciate the child, homes where there is rampent and adictive drug use, homes where the child sees the parents being abusive to each other...and the list goes on and on!
Foster kids are simply DUMPED into the system and half of the time are LOST.

I seriously believe same sex parents not only respect their children more as cognisent and emotional beings, but know they have to work TWICE as hard as opposite gender/traditional parents because of the social stigma put on them by narrow-minded bigots who live and breath negative stereotypes!

Answer 3

Depended on who the parents were, but sure. I mean, some people, heterosexual or gay, are just bad parents, and some people are natural parents. I have a lesbian friend who is so good with children that it's unbelievable. The only reason she hasn't adopted is she doesn't want a child to have to grow up on the tiny income she makes. I think that the child won't be screwed up because of two moms or dads.

Answer 4

I don't think, I know. All the studies show that there's pretty much NO difference in children raised by two same-sex parents and children raised by two-parent households. If the child is adopted, they show similar trends to other adopted children. If the child is a child of divorce, they still follow those patterns of behavior.

Answer 5

As for healthy, who's really to know? My ex and I used to take care of my niece and nephew who are twins, my sister worked long hours, so, it was like a live in situation. They are good kids, and fell in love with my ex which isn't to good for me, they don't comprehend the break up stuff yet, but they do seem to have a more open-mind to homosexuality like asking about if I like a girl or a boy not just the opposite sex. They are five, but I guess I will learn more as they age. My aunt is a lesbian when I noticed and understood this it didn't affect me, but then again I'm that way. The health of the child, as you are referring is emotionally, and parents not matter what sexuality can have strong children with more open-mindedness, what can beat that? I say good day.

Answer 6

Yes, and possibly better, especially if the child was adopted from an abusive home. Being gay doesn't ruin your maternal instincts. I'm a lesbian and I babysat my neighbors' kids for 4 years before they moved away. I enjoyed spending time with those kids, and I know some GLBTs who are fantastic with children; just like I know some straights who are lousy with children.

With the divorce rate so high in this country, and kids frequently being split between mom and dad; how can two women/men in a loving and nurturing relationship harm them???

Answer 7

Yes, I do.
Do you think that its healthy for a child to be raised in a home without a father? That happens all the time, due to the high divorce rate.

Do you think its healthy for a child to be raised in a home where they have a mom, stepdad, dad, stepmom?

Its called love, and to teach your child tolerance and to not be afraid of everything that isnt the "norm". If a child is raised in a loving home, it really doesnt matter.

Answer 8

I raised 4 girls as a single dad. The kids always found a way to celebrate. One of them is retired now and still sends me mothers day cards. Can't think it would be much of a problem for kids in a same sex union. The little rascals will figure something out.

Answer 9

All evidence shows that kids raised in a home with same-sex parents are just as healthy and well-adjusted as their peers. The gender of the parents should be the last thing we should worry about.

Answer 10

Parenting is a hard job without alot of tangible rewards. It takes sacrifice, humor, intelligence, unconditional love, patience, honesty, tolerance and a sense of commitment that goes beyond what you get out of it.

That pretty well describes the same sex parents I know and some of the het ones.