What is your opinion on same-s*x couples raising children?

Question

I don't think anything bad of it, two loving parents is better than one after all. One of my friends is in a long term L*****n relationship and they have one daughter and plan to have more, they are great parents

Answer 1

I don't see anything wrong with it. Ones sexuality has nothing to do with how well they parent.  

Answer 2

i think it's great obviously.  My wife and I are already working towards having our first child.

Answer 3

it's against the bible  it's a sin to go against the word of god.

Answer 4

While I think it's ideal to raise all children in a two parent heterosexual home with both biological parents present, I know it's not always realistic, and it doesn't always happen. I'm also aware that homosexual individuals have the same desire to raise a child and should have that right.

I don't think there's anything inherently wrong with same-s*x couples raising a child outside of the potential discomfort the child might experience from his peers. Children can be cruel.

However, I do believe a same-s*x couple can raise a child to become a successful, happy, well-adjusted adult of whatever orientation the child was born to be.

Answer 5

I am all for it. As a g*y man, I cannot wait to be a father with my husband. Of course we will have to adopt, but that's just fine with me. My husband and I are perfectly capable of loving our children!

Answer 6

I think nothing of it. It's no different to any other family. If a couple or a single parent love their children and care for them and do all that they can to be the best parents they can be then that's all that matters.

Answer 7

Studies show that children do best/thrive in a mom/dad (nuclear family) situation. It's just the way it is. We can say that a person's sexuality doesn't matter, but the reality of things is that children need both female and male role models to mold behaviors-both compassion/nuturance and being strong yet controlled... children need the balance of a mommy and daddy.

Add: as a Christian it's a balance for me. I have great compassion for homosexuals. I love them in Christ and have no harsh judgement of them, or any group for that matter. However, God says it's not acceptable, and I have to trust that He says that for a reason.

Answer 8

good luck to them thats all i can say who am i to judge anyone

Answer 9

children need parental love i question some heterosexual parents ability to do this,if the child's receiving love a care the way it should who cares what sexual orientation the parents have.

Answer 10

I think that parenting should be done by heterosexual couple.  

It is unfortunate that there are foster kids and there are kids with heterosexual parents that are not responsible in their given duty after giving birth.  However I don't think that excuses that homosexuals should be parents.

I also believe that sexual preferences are indivial choices in which I don't think any should have prejudice.  I think everybody - regardless of orientation has a lot of love to give and want to receive love as much as the next person however  that also doesn't exuse that parenting would  optimably be better by a mom/dad family.

I'm all for individual freedom but when it comes to society and the family being the foundation I think the tradinional form is the best way for the kids, the parents, the extended family, peers, etc.

Answer 11

I think same s*x couples are just as able to raise outstanding children as anyone else. And yes another plus is that they would be brought up to be open minded, which is always a great thing

Answer 12

at one time I didnt think it was a good idea but my opinion has changed cuz I had a friend that was thrown in and out of foster homes all her life until she was 18 then the foster home she was in at the time just kicked her out one day without notice. She grew up without any kind of love or support so she basically has a hard time with life but I cant help but think if she was raised by a g*y couple that wanted a child to love and support her whole life may have been good instead of horrible. So basically just as long as they are willing to love, nurture and support that child I have no problem with it.

Answer 13

there is nothing wrong with it. In fact, studies show that children to g*y parents are no more likely to become g*y themselves.. children of homosexual families are very well rounded and are no different mentally or physically than a child raised by heterosexual parents. With as many children that sit in foster care waiting to be adopted, and as many parents that are homosexual wanting to adopt them.. whats worse.. letting them have a child and offer that child a normal life and loving parents.. or to sit in a home with no parents until they are 18?.. really there is nothing wrong with it in my opinion.. they are wonderful parents!

Answer 14

they will just confuse the child when they grow up..

Answer 15

I don't think there is anything wrong with it.

Answer 16

I see nothing wrong with it...it can be the same as opposite s*x parents raising a child...

Answer 17

From what I have observed frequently ,is that there are a lot of heterosexual couple that should not be raising children at all!  With that said, I believe that no matter if you are same s*x or heterosexual, as long as that child is well cared for and loved, that is all that matters.  I don't see it as confusing the child either, because that is what they have grown up with.  Raising a child as a same s*x couple is more common now than it ever was.

Answer 18

I think its wonderful. I am heterosexual, but if a g*y friend/family member of mine wanted to adopt or have a kid, I would support them 1000%. Parenting and sexuality are 2 separate things. Anyone who would love and care for a child deserves to raise one. ;)

Answer 19

I see nothing wrong with it either. A child does not care about this.