Would you rather a child...?

Question

...live from foster home to foster home, have the likely chance of never being adopted, get out on the street, join a gang, kill people, do drugs, deal drugs, go to jail, mess up other people's lives, cost you more tax dollars in security, and crush their dreams and aspirations (not all-inclusive), or, be adopted by a loving same-s*x couple who will spoil them, make sure they get a quality education, make sure they go to college, and let them pursue their dreams?

Studies have proven same-s*x adoption could increase the rate of adoption by around half.

Answer 1

First of all I'd like to say that I believe g*y people should have the same rights as straight people. Thats not my problem here.

My problem is people acting as if a child doesn't get adopted, that they don't have a chance at life.

sad.

Adoption isn't the savior people. There are other ways to offer your home, love, and stability to a human being who NEEDS a home.  Its not so black and white, think life or death, good or bad.

Answer 2

are you g*y?

Answer 3

as long as they don't teach "same s*x" to the child, or let the child choose what sexuality they prefer in life

Answer 4

Same s*x couples are just like 'normal' couples. They have just as much right, if not more so, to adopt than hetero couples do.

To me, anyone who is finacially able and emotionally willing to take in a child that needs them, deserves the chance. Be it, homosexual, heterosexual, single, married....whatever.

EVERYONE DESERVES HAPPINESS!!

Answer 5

You may not realize this, but there are foster homes that are loving.  I am a foster parent and I have loved every child that came to stay with me.  A majority of the children we have fostered have stayed with us until they were returned to their parents.  Many foster families adopt their foster children when given the chance and they are loved just as a biological child.  I personally have treated every child as a part of the family and I think it is unfair to assume that every foster home will produce a murderous gang member addicted to drugs!!

Also, FYI, there are agencies that allow same s*x adoptions.

Answer 6

well option one sure does go to the extreme.

Answer 7

love for my kid to live in a loving home. doesnt matter the s*x. just that their safe and happy. =)

Answer 8

There are plenty of adopted and bio kids who "get out on the street, join a gang, kill people, do drugs, deal drugs, go to jail, mess up other people's lives, cost you more tax dollars in security."   Their dreams and aspirations have been crushed too.  

It is hardly as black and white as you make it and, yes, you have a very limited understanding of foster care and adoption.  I don't care if you're g*y, straight, bi, purple, or chew bubble gum.  Caring for kids who need a home requires, first, that you drop the 'savior' attitude and, second, that you get a better understanding of kids who are in foster care.

Answer 9

Its up to the person giving the child up. And in the case where the parent is not around to make the choice then sure same s*x is fine but they have to prove they have a long term relationship.

Answer 10

Hands down, I would rather any child live in a loving home, no matter the gender of the couple!

Answer 11

I'd rather be adopted by the loving same s*x couple, I would have more chances of being a capable adult. I would also have my child go to a loving couple than be a foster home kid. go to myspace.com/isupport

Answer 12

I would rather have the child adopted by loving same-s*x parents.  Some heterosexuals throw their children out, g*y people are willing to step in and take care of those cast aways.  All studies done on children raised by same-s*x parents show that the children are normal and as well adjusted as children raised by heterosexuals.

Answer 13

I have no issues with same-s*x adoption.  I have also seen the studies and they give just as good of care and raise kids non-g*y as heterosexual couples.

Answer 14

I think as long as there is a loving, responsible, stable couple willing to adopt a child, they should have the right...regardless of sexual orientation.

Answer 15

I think all children deserve a loving family and a home.  If a same s*x couple can give that too a child(ren). Get them out of the system then I think that’s great.   Anyone with more of a stable home life is likely to far better once they are adults

Answer 16

Oh please talk about stereotypes.

You know what some kids WILL be adopted by g*y or straight couples and end up doing drugs...

How very ridiculous

p.s.

I would hope whatever your sexual orientation is that you do not adopt as you have a very limited understanding of it.

Answer 17

i don't have a problem with g**s adopting kids but the list of things you mentioned happen to some adopted kids no matter what. some of us due to whatever have a hard time no matter what our parents are like. it sucks but that's reality.

Answer 18

WOW!  That is some "Butterfly Effect" that you have described.  It doesn't say much for the foster care system.  Maybe we should just eliminate the foster care system altogether.  

I don't even know what you are questioning.  You need to keep in mind that same-s*x couples are allowed to adopt.  They aren't chosen by birth moms for reasons that are only known to the birth mom.

Honestly, the basis for any decision regarding adoption should be promoting a safe and healthy life for the child.  

Studies have also shown that 43% of statistics are made up on the spot and that 50% of the people in America qualify as average.  Honestly, your credibility falls with the last statement that you made.

Answer 19

i have absolutly no problem with same s*x couples and i agree they should be aloud to adopt just like heterosexuals