Gay Adoption: Should it Be Allowed?

Sure, there's the argument that kids should have a mother and a father, but what of single parents? Gays can't conceive so what of infertile couples? Should a child be left to suffer in an orphanage just because they might 'get made fun of'? Why should a child be denied the love and care of parents, just because of their parents sexual orienation? Please, if you have a good reason, I'd love to hear it. I really see no reason why gays shouldn't be allowed to adopt children so if you have one, tell me.

We're not talking about religion here. Should the child be made to suffer in an orphanage because YOUR religion says being gay is wrong? How selfish are you?

Personally, I do not see where being "Gay" has anything at all to do with being a Good Parent. Someones sexual orientation should not even be considered when there is an adoption, It has no-bearing on it what-so-ever. I think they should be afforded every right to adopt as anyone else. Just because someone is "Gay" does not make them a terrible person, a confused person, And most of all, it does not make them a "Bad-Choice" or a "Risk" as a Parent. I know Gay couple's raising their children from previous marriages, And they have absolutely wonderful children who live just as any other child does. It's not like because the parents are gay the child is going to be running around dressing as a person of the opposite sex or anything, That's just ridiculous. It's also ridiculous to think the child will grow up to be Gay. That's is not the case at all, But a stupid "Myth" instead. They still grow up to be Dr.'s, Lawyers, and anything else you can imagine, and not be Gay if they choose. It's not like the couple raise them to be Gay, That's just silly to think that. Like I said, Sexual preference should not have "Any" bearing at all in whether or not a couple should be allowed to adopt. That's the way I see it anyways. Hope this answered your question, :) Take Care

Think about the kids
You are doing irreparable harm to them
The people with the liberal viwpoints always want to put children at the bottom of the list

No

No way. Why expose a kid to years of this abnormal behavior? Gays can't conceive because they are defying nature. You cannot defy nature in creating a family yet still raise a child.

Explain harm? By exposing them to two dudes kissing for starters.

The 10 year old then goes to school and attempts to kiss his friend, because he thinks its normal and not sexual, then gets his butt kicked and harassed for life.

EDIT: Child? No, I'm not. Just someone who's sick of how society has become more and more perverted.

Yes! It's love, no matter who it's between. I think it's absolutely fine!! And it won't "infect" the children. They can make their own choices regarding those things. Geez...

I don't see why not.

Just being gay doesn't make you a bad parent. I know many gays and lesbians that I would trust to watch my kids.

I would rather see a kid raised by 2 loving gay folk, than by abusive straight folk.

Surprisingly enough, I'm good with it. A stable family is far better than an orphanage or bouncing around from foster to foster. It doesn't matter how odd the family is.

The parents just need to allow the child to grow up to make their own choices.

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I'm 100% for gay marriage and I'm 100% for gay adoption

If a loving gay couple wants to adopt a child there is absolutely no reason why they shouldn't be allowed. There have been studies done already that living w/ gay parents have absolutely no effect on a way the child is brought up. They don't have any "problems". There are way too many religious zealots out there that are so against gays they ignore the facts and only focus on what the bible supposedly says.

Truthfully, it does not matter who the parents are. As long as they will love and care for the children. Obviously ,the foster/orphange homes are not exactly the nicest place for any child to grow up.

Not to mention, there is absolutely no evidence whatsoever that gays are any more likely to abuse or neglect children than hetero couples are (in fact, it's "traditional" couples who have had a bad track record in this respect). But personally, I believe that having kids is a responsibility rather than a right, and EVERYBODY should be made to take classes, subject their households to regular inspections, and obtain a license before being allowed to keep a kid (hey, if you don't like such government scrutiny, then DON'T BREED). Hell, you need a license just to own a dog or drive a car on the road, and yet society still operates under the antiquated and absurd notion that everybody automatically knows how to be a good parent.

I do agree with Mulla..... But I am not crazy about a child growing up thinking this is the norm any more than I would want my child to be aware that I was in a swingers club.
To each his own.. But kids do definately follow what is going on in the family unless they are rebellious.
I do wish you the best and do think you deserve to raise children as much as anyone else...Take good care and I hope you have great success...

NO! just....no....NO......NOOOOOOOOOO
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These answerers signify ignorance at its absolute finest! A child should sit in an orphanage rather than have a good home because God said so? RIDICULOUS and unfair! My brother in law is going through this right now and I totally feel for him and his partner. They want a child so incredibly badly, and have so much love to give a child! Yet they are having a hard time because they are gay! Should I not be a parent because I'm not married? Did God say that too? It's asinine and prejudiced! With all the abusive and neglectful parents in the world, these people would rather see a child abused or neglected than be happy in a loving home! HYPOCRITS! I am actually considering artificial insemination with my brother in law's partner's sperm and carrying a child for them. We've discussed the matter in depth and the ultimate decision is up to me. They are worthy and deserve to have a child as much as the next person, probably MORE! I'll most likely go through with the insemination, but need to be sure my own finances are in order first, as I'll need to take a maternity leave. And there's not a damn thing these hypocrites can do to stop me from doing it!

And just because parents are homosexual does not mean the children will be gay! Children form their own opinions! Homosexuals don't come from homosexual "families"! Yet again, ignorance! Do all homosexuals have homosexual parents? UHH NO!

Children DO NOT NEED both a mother and a father! I raise my boys alone, and they've grown up far better than ANY of the friends they've ever brought home, and nearly all of their friends have both parents! So explain that one! They are respectful and honest boys, unlike the hoodlums you see hanging around town! I have PROVED that both parents are not NEEDED, yes its nice to have both but not NECESSARY!

I grew up without my father, and I've turned out just fine! Have a great job, I'm a great mother, and not once in my life have I ever questioned that I'm loved! So there ya go, living proof!

Sorry, but no. Nothing against gay folk, I tried it myself when I was younger and have numerous gay friends who know how I feel - some even reluctantly agree with me. A child needs both male & female influence from their parents.

You say what of single parents, I was raised by my mother alone for the greater part of my childhood, it was very hard work for my mum balancing work & motherhood, it was also a financial struggle, and I do believe that the lack of a male role model also affected me psychologically to some degree.

The need for male & female influence is my only argument against it - for those who simply say "it's not normal", I say "who the hell wants to be normal"?

Should it be allowed? Sure. I would gather that kids raised in gay relationships have a better chance of being loved, than those that are in heterosexual relationships."sometimes it's probably the same" Most of us have friends and families that are gays.

This is the twentieth century not stone age anymore.

And to those that are so "quote and unquote" religious about it...

God knows, no need to elaborate! We choose to do what makes us Happy! We're only human!

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Absolutely not! It will spoil the children. God made Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve.

Only if there not a normal couple to adopt them.