Conversation thread

“thus taking away critical parental elements from the child.”

Perhaps yes, but even if they weren't gay and just roommates, can we admit that having a functioning household is better than the foster system? Certainly, most of your point is correct. However, are you going to say that being raised by gay guys is worse than the foster system? (Well, I mean some gay people maybe but--)

Yes, being raised by gay guys is far worse for any child than the foster system. Children do not need to see such examples of perversion and licentiousness at all, much less be raised by such persons.

If we look at the actual data, studies consistently show that children raised by same-sex parents fare just as well emotionally, socially, and academically as those raised by heterosexual parents. In fact, a 2014 study published in the *Social Science Research* journal analyzed over 19,000 interviews and found no significant differences in outcomes for children raised by same-sex couples.

Now, let’s talk about the foster system. Over 400,000 kids are stuck in foster care in the U.S., many bouncing from home to home, often without any consistent parental figure or emotional stability.…  Read more A report from the *Children's Bureau* in 2020 highlighted that children in long-term foster care face higher risks of mental health issues, homelessness, and difficulty transitioning into adulthood. So, are we really saying that a loving, stable home—regardless of the parents’ gender—can be worse than a foster system that often sets children up for failure?

If we’re going to talk about what’s best for the child, wouldn’t two devoted parents, regardless of sexual orientation, be better than no parents at all?

Expert LGBT Adoption Rights

Yes loving and accepting parents is all children. It is not fun to be terrified to speak to your father because you're worried he'll hate you for being Trans, as I know from experience.