What is your opinion of "the nuclear family"- necessary, preferable or unnecessary??

personally i think it's better ideally if the parents are married (though no offence to single mothers/fathers i have a lot of respect for them cos it must be so hard and they can still do a great job, i just think it's ideal to have 2 parents) yet i totally support same sex adoptions provided the couples are in stable relationships..what are your feelings?? is the traditional "nuclear" family the only proper way in which to raise a child, is preferable in any way?

Wooly, i respect your opinion but surely they are only "unaccepted" and "ridiculed" because of people like you..acceptence of homosexuals is growing, though you're entitled to your opinion

Don't keep the nuclear weapons (WARNINGs) Keep all hazardous internation scales explosive away forn teh childrens. Keep out of house. That was extreme dangerous. That was unconsiderates. Taht was criminal, you see.

I was raised in a traditional family and never had any real problems.
The main problem I think my non traditional kids had was that there dad has been totally off the scene for 20 years (even though he was never there before he went, if you see what I mean). This has obviously affected them deeply emotionally, but they are not necessarily any 'worse' that the kids with dads. My son is a really good dad to his little girl (and he never learned that from his own father).
But I would have liked to have had a traditional family for my kids, a happily ever after sort of ending, where the relationships are easy to understand, there are not a whole host of ex family members, no acrimony, and mummy and daddy live to a ripe old age surrounded by lots of legitimate children of happily married parents.
But **** happens doesnt it?

No...i don't support same sex adoptions. I think if you have chosen a lifestyle that doesn't make it possible to procreate then that is what you have chosen. Children shouldn't be subjected to the bullying and ridicule that can be caused by such arrangements. I think single parents can do a fine job in bringing up children. POST...Thank you!! I thought for a minute because you like Homosexuality i couldn't have an opinion.

The care and attention that is given to children is most important.A small "nuclear"family is a basic requirement,an extended caring family is a preferable option.However it is the quality of parenting and upbringing that is really important.

Essential for the strength and stability of any society. Part of the bedrock of society. As it declines, so our society and country declines.

I think that as long as children are brought up in a safe and loving environment, then the gender does not matter - there are many 'nuclear' families where the children are neglected/abused, so a general rule cannot apply.

The bullying and harrassment they might get from being raised by same sex families is a reflection on our society (encouraging the bullying of children for something beyond their control - is this something we should be proud of?) and not on the rights and wrongs of being a part of these families.

What DOES matter though, is that the children have regular contact with positive role models, both male and female - and not necessarily their biological parents....kids missing a 'father' or 'mother' figure - basically someone they can look up to in order to become a decent man/woman - will feel as though there is something missing.