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What are the odds of homosexuals raising a well developed child? Many homosexual couples are wanting to adopt children but a lot them have children from previous relationships. State laws vary on gay rights, so not every gay person has the same ability to adopt. It is hard for gays to adopt since it is illegal in many states for gay people to marry. Only certain states, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Vermont permit same sex couple adoption. Gays are specifically banned from adoption in Florida. In 1977, a statewide campaign to over-turn Dade County’s gay rights law was led by Anita Bryant. Bryant claimed that gays were child molesters. She convinced state senators to vote for a ban on gay adoptions. Florida courts were arguing that a child should be raised in a heterosexual home.
What are the odds of homosexuals raising a well developed child? Many homosexual couples are wanting to adopt children but a lot them have children from previous relationships. State laws vary on gay rights, so not every gay person has the same ability to adopt. It is hard for gays to adopt since it is illegal in many states for gay people to marry. Only certain states, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Vermont permit same sex couple adoption. Gays are specifically banned from adoption in Florida. In 1977, a statewide campaign to over-turn Dade County’s gay rights law was led by Anita Bryant. Bryant claimed that gays were child molesters. She convinced state senators to vote for a ban on gay adoptions. Florida courts were arguing that a child should be raised in a heterosexual home.3
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Homosexuals should be given the same rights as everyone else. Heterosexuals are known to be the ideal married couple but homosexual couples are no different. They just want to show their love to children who are unloved and abandoned. In a study of two hundred and sixty nine cases of child sexual abuse, only two offenders were gay or lesbian. The study concluded that a child’s risk of being molested by his or her relative’s heterosexual partner is over one hundred times greater than by someone who might be identifiable as being homosexuals, lesbians, or bisexual (Political Debate and Poll). Assumptions are being made every day on gay adoption and what heterosexuals think is best for a child.
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Homosexuals should be given the same rights as everyone else. Heterosexuals are known to be the ideal married couple but homosexual couples are no different. They just want to show their love to children who are unloved and abandoned. In a study of two hundred and sixty nine cases of child sexual abuse, only two offenders were gay or lesbian. The study concluded that a child’s risk of being molested by his or her relative’s heterosexual partner is over one hundred times greater than by someone who might be identifiable as being homosexuals, lesbians, or bisexual (Political Debate and Poll). Assumptions are being made every day on gay adoption and what heterosexuals think is best for a child.4
There is no difference in a heterosexual home and a homosexual home. There are so many kinds of homes and families in the world. Just because a child grows up in a homosexual home doesn’t mean he/she will be have any social or physical problems. These children function as well as others. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a statement in the February issue of its journal “Pediatrics.” The statement emphasized data showing how children of gay and lesbian parents function just as well emotionally, cognitively, and socially as children of heterosexual parents. We have blended families, single parents, while some children are raised by their grandparents. So what’s the difference in a homosexual home? It’s the love the parent shows the child not the sexual preferences of the parent. Children who grow up in a different living environment would probably be more opened minded. If a child feels happy in a home, that’s all that matters. “If you have a mother raising her child, this isn’t ant sort of moral travesty. What’s the difference in two sisters raising one child or perhaps two brothers whom one of their wives have passed, there is no difference in the situation,” said by Adam Desautel, who has written several books on gay adoption and marriage. These situations are the exact same as homosexuals raising a child.
There is no difference in a heterosexual home and a homosexual home. There are so many kinds of homes and families in the world. Just because a child grows up in a homosexual home doesn’t mean he/she will be have any social or physical problems. These children function as well as others. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a statement in the February issue of its journal “Pediatrics.” The statement emphasized data showing how children of gay and lesbian parents function just as well emotionally, cognitively, and socially as children of heterosexual parents. We have blended families, single parents, while some children are raised by their grandparents. So what’s the difference in a homosexual home? It’s the love the parent shows the child not the sexual preferences of the parent. Children who grow up in a different living environment would probably be more opened minded. If a child feels happy in a home, that’s all that matters. “If you have a mother raising her child, this isn’t ant sort of moral travesty. What’s the difference in two sisters raising one child or perhaps two brothers whom one of their wives have passed, there is no difference in the situation,” said by Adam Desautel, who has written several books on gay adoption and marriage. These situations are the exact same as homosexuals raising a child.5
Unfortunately, there are so many children in foster homes that homosexuals would be willing to adopt and laws are preventing them from adopting. People expect a child to be raised in a two parent home with a mother and a father, but some children aren’t given the option to choose between a mother and a father. According to the 2000 census, only twenty four percent of homes were composed of a married mother and father with children living at home. Scientific studies have shown that children are more influenced by their parents, than by their sexual orientation. In 2006, The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute published an article written by Jeanne Howard which states, “Social science research concludes that children reared by gay and lesbian parents fare comparably to those of children raised by heterosexuals on a range of measures of social and psychological adjustment.” Some children are just as socially and emotionally fit while living in a homosexual home as in a heterosexual home. There is no legal reason why gay couples shouldn’t be able to adopt children. Homosexuals are just as loving and financially stable as heterosexuals. Just because a person lives a different way than others doesn’t mean they should have their rights taken from them. ‘We should forbid people who smoke or drink alcohol from adopting children. Anyone who looks at pornography cannot adopt children,” as said by Desautel. I totally agree. If dating someone of the same sex prevents someone from adopting a child then people who drink or smoke or watch porn shouldn’t either.
Unfortunately, there are so many children in foster homes that homosexuals would be willing to adopt and laws are preventing them from adopting. People expect a child to be raised in a two parent home with a mother and a father, but some children aren’t given the option to choose between a mother and a father. According to the 2000 census, only twenty four percent of homes were composed of a married mother and father with children living at home. Scientific studies have shown that children are more influenced by their parents, than by their sexual orientation. In 2006, The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute published an article written by Jeanne Howard which states, “Social science research concludes that children reared by gay and lesbian parents fare comparably to those of children raised by heterosexuals on a range of measures of social and psychological adjustment.” Some children are just as socially and emotionally fit while living in a homosexual home as in a heterosexual home. There is no legal reason why gay couples shouldn’t be able to adopt children. Homosexuals are just as loving and financially stable as heterosexuals. Just because a person lives a different way than others doesn’t mean they should have their rights taken from them. ‘We should forbid people who smoke or drink alcohol from adopting children. Anyone who looks at pornography cannot adopt children,” as said by Desautel. I totally agree. If dating someone of the same sex prevents someone from adopting a child then people who drink or smoke or watch porn shouldn’t either.6
Most married couples do not consider adopting a child unless they are unable to have children themselves. The reason for this situation varies. The couple may not be financially stable or they may consider having another biological child. If a married couples doesn’t consider adopting and if they are said to be the ideal couple, shouldn’t homosexuals be given a chance to share their love. A child deserves two loving parents, it doesn’t matter whether they are gay or not.
Most married couples do not consider adopting a child unless they are unable to have children themselves. The reason for this situation varies. The couple may not be financially stable or they may consider having another biological child. If a married couples doesn’t consider adopting and if they are said to be the ideal couple, shouldn’t homosexuals be given a chance to share their love. A child deserves two loving parents, it doesn’t matter whether they are gay or not.7
The people of our society are set in their own ways, if things don’t go the way they think it should go then it’s wrong. Homosexuals deserve to be treated with respect and children need to be loved. Our society should consider letting homosexual couples adopt children in all states. If our society doesn’t give homosexuals a chance, then some children will never have a stable and loving home. They should realize that everything we fear isn’t wrong.
The people of our society are set in their own ways, if things don’t go the way they think it should go then it’s wrong. Homosexuals deserve to be treated with respect and children need to be loved. Our society should consider letting homosexual couples adopt children in all states. If our society doesn’t give homosexuals a chance, then some children will never have a stable and loving home. They should realize that everything we fear isn’t wrong.
My aunt is gay and she was married previously and has 3 children and they are 3 very nice people. Its a good paper but at the end of the first paragraph that last sentence confuses me
I feel that gays can raise a well-developed child,it is the child’s decision on what their sexual preference will be.Your paper is nicely written and researched well, but adding breaks will give your readers more options on where they would like to put their comments.
I understand what you are trying to say, but smoking, drinking, and porn have nothing to do with this topic. You should find something else to add in besides that. Also, you said “Children are just as social and emotionally fit while living in a homosexual home as in a heterosexual home.” How do you know this? i know some people that have been raised by gays, and they are far from emotionally fit. This paper seems like it is becoming strictly one sided. It is also your opinion. You really dont have a lot of information to back up your arguement.
I think you make clear and valid points.
Well isn’t it also others opinion of why gays CANT adopt. That’s why I’m writing this paper to argue and persuade people that there isn’t a difference and maybe the children u know aren’t in the best position but it doesn’t speak for ALL children in this situation. I used Smoking, Drinking, and Porn to show that there are parents who do negative things so whats the difference in gays fulfilling their desires.
I feel like neglect was thrown in there at the end…are you referring to those children who could potentially be adopted by the gay couples but because of the law they can not?
I feel like neglect was thrown in there at the end. Are you referring to those kids who could potentially can be adopted by gay couples but because of the law they can not?