The Pros And Cons Of Same-Sex Raising Children

Bill Crosby once said, “In spite of the six thousand manuals on child raising in the bookstores, child raising is still a dark continent and no one really knows anything. You just need a lot of love and luck - and, of course, courage”. Being a parent is one of the toughest full-time jobs in the world. The fact that you are in charge of a small fragile human being that looks to you for love, nourishment, and guidance is a scary thought sometimes. However, for many being able to be a parent is a blessing like no other.

Families are very diverse, however their dynamic has always been very black and white. When thinking about what a family is a lot of people have drifted towards the idea of a mother and father raising children. It has not been until recently that fact of Gay and Lesbian couples raising children has come into the spotlight. Yet, same-sex couples having been raising children for practically forever. The possibility of same-sex couples raising children has caused a great deal of controversy and anger in the media. Some believe that Gays and Lesbians are an abomination and should not be given the chance to “damage” our youth. The most common reasoning for their thinking being that God created a man and a woman to be together and homosexuals are an abomination. Others believe that Gays and Lesbians are just like everyone else and should be awarded the same rights.

Same-sex couples are often labeled as pedophiles to those individuals who oppose their “life-style”, and in some states laws are in place to prevent same-sex couples from adopting any children. The many states that do not have laws in place pass on the decision to a judge, the group home, and/or the social worker on their case. In addition, many sperm banks a...

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...es overall; the stresses in the family; and the satisfaction of the parents' relationship” (Golden Cradle Adoption Services). If the parents are involved with their children’s lives and show the correct amount of love and boundaries, the children will be just fine.

When it comes to children, being about able to have people who love them; whether it is by two moms, two dads, a mom and a dad, one mom, or one dad, is the best gift they could ever receive. With so many children in the world that are lonely and starving; it should not even be a question of whether or not to deny an individual or couple the right to give them a better life, or life in general. Love is love no matter what way you try and twist it. Having a child isn’t what makes someone a parent. Raising that child to be the best that they can be while showing them unconditional love and support is.