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by Nickr893 on December 22nd, 2006
Yes they DEF should.Everybody deserves to have the option to adopt.
by DUNNO on December 22nd, 2006
yes, as long as the child is loved it dosn't matter if the parents are the same gender or not.
by AntigoneRising on April 24th, 2008
Yes, I do. There is no evidence in any study done that homosexuals are less successful in raising children. In fact, homosexuals have raised children throughout history. In many cases, they've simply pretended to be straight, or tried to "become" straight.
by Jade on June 19th, 2007
A child in need of a good home should have the opportunity to have one. If the couple can provide a stable and loving home, they should be allowed to. A person's sexual preference does not disqualify them from being excellent parents. I would MUCH rather see a child with loving gay couples than some of the birth parents I have seen and heard about.
by Fun on June 19th, 2007
I think they have every right to adopt a child, if they can provide a loving and caring home for the child. My mother and I just recently helped a homosexual couple adopt a child, and the child is thriving. I believe some "straight" couples shouldn't automatically have the right to a child.
by Jewel on May 3rd, 2008
I was teased mercilessly by other children because my parents (heterosexual) were divorced, because my brother had ADD and my sister was skinny and wore glasses. I was teased because I was overweight and had tiny little boobs before the other girls. I was teased because my mom had less money than some of the other parents. I was teased because we choose not to attend the local church full of hypocrites.
I don't know what kind of childhood you had, but having 2 parents, gay or not, would have been nicer than the relatively normal life I did have.
Childhood is tough. It hurts. And the chinks in every kids armor will be found and torn open by other children. There is no way to way to avoid this. Divorce is commonplace now and teasing does not happen as much about it. Maybe if society saw many kids with gay parents, this would become commonplace too, and less a cause for ridicule.
by swabby429 on December 26th, 2006
Of course they should. As long as the prospective parents understand that they are undertaking a very important duty in the nurturance of a human life. There are many, many kids who need a loving home. If the home is a same-sex orientation home, that should be perfectly fine.
by LynfromNM on January 6th, 2007
I think gay couples should get equal consideration as adoptive parents. There are a lot of kids who need a loving home.
by hemiman on December 26th, 2006
Even though I think two men or two women can give a loving homelife to a child, my stance on homosexual relationships is such that I dont think it is a morally wholesome situation for a child to be raised in. So with that in mind, I would have to say no.
Edit: On the same subject, I dont think a single person should be able to adopt either, heterosexual or homosexual, nor do I believe that two people who are not married (heterosexual) should be able to adopt.
by DEATH on July 2nd, 2007
SHOULD....absolutely!
This has already been studied by the American Academy of Pediatrics and found that same-sex parents are just as capable of being honest, loving, fair minded and compassionate parents. Children raised by same-sex couples are no more or less likely to be straight or gay than those raised by opposite sex parents, they are in no more danger of being teased or harassed for having same-sex parents as they would be for being fat, wearing glasses, being a nerd...or anyother reason bullies choose to pick on others.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on January 6th, 2007
I am totally in favor of it.
by Mr. McClister on December 26th, 2006
Yes, two men or women could be just as caring and loving as any other parents.
by Gideon on April 24th, 2008
As long as they want a child and can emotionally and financially care for a child, I don't see why they shouldn't be able to have children. I wouldn't dare tell a loving couple who wanted to start a family that they aren't allowed to.
by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on July 5th, 2007
I'd like to answer your question in a way my wife likes to use as an answer. Replace the words "gay or lesbian" with "black or white". That's a yes from me.
by Da Azian Boi on June 19th, 2007
Yes, I think homosexuals should have the ability to adopt a child. It is wrong to deny them a child if they want one.
by Rince on June 19th, 2007
Yes I do, there are too many kids in need of a good loving home, its terrible. If a gay couple could offer them that home and stability then whats the problem.
by kitten is smiling... on April 24th, 2008
As the mom of adopted children I beleive every child should have the chance of having a good, loving home.Be they gay or straight.
by We miss our girl! on April 24th, 2008
I think the most important thing is to have a stable, loving, understanding, and supportive family. Whether the parents are a father and a mother, a father OR a mother, or two fathers or two mothers isn't an issue.
by Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo on April 24th, 2008
Of course it's OK. Orientation has nothing to do with whether or not someone will be a good parent.
by Arisztid on July 5th, 2007
They should have the right.
I think that a gay or lesbian couple should meet the same criteria for adoptive parents as a straight couple.
I think that should be the only determining factor.
For those that say "any child raised by gay/lesbian couples are going to be GAY"... that is not accurate. There are no studies that show that being raised by a homosexual couple increases the child's likelihood to be homosexual. Homosexuality is simply not a choice.
What would be changed by being raised by a homosexual couple is the child is going to be not bigoted against homosexuals.
The only problem I see with being raised by a homosexual couple is that the child would face taunting from his or her peers. However, the benefits of good parents definitely outweighs that.
by Sandra havent been here since forever on June 19th, 2007
yes i think that they should have the legal right to adopt a child and give it a good home. Some children live in a single parent home (like me) and are doing just fine, so i dont see the problem with having two loving parents no matter there sex or sexual prefrence
by APACHEmeansENEMY on June 19th, 2007
yes I do. Adoption is always a good thing. and a heterosexual couple isnt a sure fire recipe for good parenting skills. Sexual preference isnt what makes a good parent...
by newyorkny on January 6th, 2007
I don't think a couple's sexual preference has any bearing on their ability to raise a child. A child is better off with a gay couple that treat each other with love and respect than with dysfunctional hetero couple.
by Vincent on January 6th, 2007
If the gay couple can sufficiently provide for the child and can be a role model as good people who can care and love the child, and believe that the child should be given his own choices and his own rights, than "they" should be able to adopt--- not because of who "they" are, but if both individuals are good people, and that's all that matters.
by Wendora on December 22nd, 2006
Why not, the chances of them splitting up are about the same as a heterosexual couple.
by Sodapop on December 13th, 2008
the answer is pretty obvious i think. we should have the right to adopt a child just as everybody else does. there is a couple hundred thousand kids and more in this country that WANT to be adopted. if the lgbt community was allowed to adopt im sure the number of children up for adoption would decrease or maybe even be gone completely.
by Anonymous on May 21st, 2008
I would support that with no hesitation. The fact is that I used to be very homophobic but I was wrong. So what. Guys like guys and girls like girls. It's not for me but If someone else is happy with that then Kudos!
by Tex on May 21st, 2008
This is where I draw the line.... I am accepting of their marriages, and other things, but raising kids in a manner that is totally different from A.) how GOD intended, and B.) how nature has done from day one.
I just disagree with it, and will NOT change my mind about this one particular sub issue of gay rights.
by bingobongo - is really losing interes... on May 21st, 2008
No.
But i think they should be allowed to adopt.
by Talimze on May 3rd, 2008
No child in the world gets to pick their parents. Even children of straight couples can be made fun of because of their parents, you know? And even more, do you think it's fair for me to have parents that hate me for being a lesbian? I bet you don't.
Either way, it's not the fault of the parents, it's the fault of the kids that have nothing better to do but make fun of other kids. It'll happen no matter what, I assure you.
by anonymous on May 3rd, 2008
I read your answer. I do not understand how it would be unfair to the child, as long as the parents were positive, nurturing parents. Certainly the child might be met with discrimination from bigots who wish to express their hate for those who are different. Many children experience discrimination, for a variety of reasons, but with the guidance from their loving parents, only learn and grow stronger from the experience. Life is not fair, and that's a lesson most of us learn early. Love is love, and all children deserve that, whether from two dads, two moms, etc.
by Penny The Wise on May 3rd, 2008
Yes, they should absolutely be able to adopt children. Adoption agencies have an absolute standard. Generally, gay couples can't have their own children (outside of artificial insemination) and so would like to adopt. They have to have enough money, have a stable environment, and all these standards that are put in place for children's safety. Why not let a loving set of people adopt a child/children? Why not give those kids a place to be loved and cared for properly?
It just doesn't make sense. Straight people adopt or care for children all the time who abuse them in every way possible. How on earth could anyone mess that up any more? Why not let it be possible for more people to adopt children who WANT children and won't abuse them?
by AliCat ABBBBS is plus 1 hr GMT on May 3rd, 2008
Children will tease other children for all sorts of reasons: eye-glasses, weight, the way they dress, you name it. It is not your or my choice or decision whether other individuals should or should not have/adopt children. It lies totally with the parents and they alone can and will deal with their choice of parenthood and all the issues that come with raising a child. Bottom line, as far as I'm concerned.
by gone on May 3rd, 2008
you are essentially saying that we should discriminate against them because they are discriminated against. :/ how much sense does that really make?
by abby has super sneaky ninja skilz on January 19th, 2008
that a child can be brought up in a loving and nurturing environment with 2 parents that love each other as well......is the only thing that should matter!
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on January 19th, 2008
By law in Canada they can..and I have read two surveys where they are shown to be much better parents than straight people...especially lesbians.
by HappyJeans on July 2nd, 2007
Yes 100%, there are far worse things than being brought up by two LOVING, CARING, PROTECTIVE parents of the same sex in a SAFE AND HAPPY HOUSE!
by Nom de guerre on January 2nd, 2007
Yes.
Being in a sexual relationship with someone of the opposite sex does not automatically make one a better parent.
by Hyacinth is not a Shrinking Violet on May 21st, 2008
I have seen many heterosexual couples having children without any sort of planning - they can make excellent parents. Shouldn't everyone that wants a chance to raise children be given that opportunity?
by andielovesshoes on May 21st, 2008
no, i personally dont. i understand that they love eachother but think about how the kid will be made fun of later or how the couples are trying to have babies but can't but gays are allowed to...
by Jen-Jen on May 21st, 2008
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by DreAnna on May 21st, 2008
Yes they should be allowed to adopt. :)
by Ash on May 3rd, 2008
I cant believe your question! That would be like someone saying that you are not allowed to adopt because your adopted kid will get teased because you are ... (insert nasty reason here)
I think anybody should be allowed to adopt, as long as they know this is for life, and that they are going to be a loving parent(s).
by Barrat per negòci on May 3rd, 2008
They have every right to adopt as anybody.
by Orangy Energy on April 24th, 2008
yes, as long as the child is brought up in a loving and secure unit then it doesn't matter who adopts irrespective of their sexuality.
by LadyLuck on January 19th, 2008
I don't see how who you fall in love with (gender-wise) has to do with your ability to provide a safe, loving atmosphere for a child. Of course they should be able to adpot.
by haggis on January 19th, 2008
as much as hetero's should.
by Talimze on March 30th, 2007
I think that it would be the same as any other couple adopting kids.
by audiogal on March 30th, 2007
As long as they have a suitable environment for the child, I see no reason why they should be denied.
by Nom de guerre on January 6th, 2007
I believe anyone should be able to adopt, regarless of sexual orientation, religious affiliation, race, etc, as they have nothing to do with whether someone will be a good or bad parent.
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