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    Same-sex parenting is equally as good as opposite-sex parenting

    Daan Harms - Tv3k 11-12-2022

    Same-sex parenting refers to the practice of raising children by two people of the same gender. This
    may occur through adoption, surrogacy, or by one parent who is a biological parent and the other
    parent who is not a biological parent but has a legal relationship with the child. Same-sex parenting
    has become increasingly common in recent years, and it has been the subject of much discussion
    and debate.

    There are many arguments that have been made both for and against same-sex parenting. Some
    argue that children raised by same-sex parents are just as well-adjusted and happy as those raised
    by opposite-sex parents. They point to research that has found no differences in the mental health,
    social development, or overall well-being of children raised by same-sex parents compared to those
    raised by opposite-sex parents.1

    Others argue that children need both a mother and a father to be well-adjusted, and that same-sex
    parenting is not in the best interest of the child. They often point to research that suggests that
    children raised by same-sex parents may face certain challenges, such as a lack of role models of the
    opposite gender.2

    There are several counterarguments to this perspective. One is that many children who are raised by
    same-sex parents are just as well-adjusted and happy as those raised by opposite-sex parents. 3
    Additionally, research has shown that the most important factor in a child's well-being is the quality
    of the parent-child relationship, not the gender or sexual orientation of the parent.

    Another argument in favor of same-sex parenting is that it can provide a loving and supportive
    environment for children who may not have access to this type of environment otherwise. 4 For
    example, same-sex parenting may be an option for children who have been orphaned or who have
    been removed from their homes due to neglect or abuse. These parents choose to orphan a kid,
    which likely means they will really try to create the best environment.

    Despite the ongoing debate about same-sex parenting, children can thrive in a variety of family
    structures, including those with same-sex parents. The most important factor in a child's well-being
    is the love and support they receive from their caregivers. Same-sex parents can provide this love
    and support just as well as any other parents. Most of the people who think otherwise are
    homophobic and have no valid reasons to support their opinion. Therefore, same-sex parenting is
    equally as good as opposite-sex parenting.

    1
    HRC Foundation, 2015
    2
    Linville; O’Neil, 2019
    3

    Patterson, 2009

    4
    Center for Surrogate Parenting, 2022
    Bibliography
    Center for Surrogate Parenting. (2022, September 17). Benefits of Same Sex Parenting. Retrieved
    from Creating Families : https://www.creatingfamilies.com/blog/benefits-of-same-sex-
    parenting/

    HRC Foundation. (2015, December 6). Professional Organizations on LGBTQ Parenting. Retrieved
    from Human Rights Campaign Foundation: https://www.hrc.org/resources/professional-
    organizations-on-lgbt-parenting

    Linvill, D., & O'Neil, M. (2019, March 17). Same Sex Parents and Their Children. Retrieved from
    American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy:
    https://www.aamft.org//Consumer_Updates/Same-sex_Parents_and_Their_Children.aspx

    Patterson, C. (2012, June 8). Lesbian and gay parenting. Retrieved from American Psychological
    Association: https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/parenting-full.pdf

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