LGBT adoption is the adoption of children by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. This may be in the form of a joint adoption by a same-sex couple, adoption by one partner of a same-sex couple of the other's biological child (step-child adoption) and adoption by a single LGBT person. Joint adoption by same-sex couples is legal in 25 countries. Opponents of LGBT adoption question whether same-sex couples have the ability to be adequate parents while other opponents question whether natural law implies that children of adoption possess a natural right to be raised by heterosexual parents. Since constitutions and statutes usually fail to address the adoption rights of LGBT persons, judicial decisions often determine whether they can serve as parents either individually or as couples.
Yes, gay couples statistically have more stable families
This is an issue that should be determined by each individual state government. If the state chooses to allow this than they should be able to do so.
I believe gays are people and God says to love all people. If they are able to care for the child in a better manner than the child's biological parents, then I say it would be good for the child to have someone who will love them.
@B4KNVGXLibertarian3 days
This is not a government issue
I don´t see why it would be a different process.?
Leave it up to adoption agencies
They should have the right to adopt a child; however, a mother and father in the home for the child should be a priority over a single parent or a gay or lesbian couple.
This should be up to the discretion of the adoption agency.
Yes, but adoption agencies should prioritize offering them to straight couples first because that is a better environment for a kid to be raised in. That said, gay couples should still be allowed to adopt children.
@ISIDEWITHLow quality answer6yrs
No, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child
A Mother and Mother family structure can be just as good for a child as a Mother and Father family structure. Theres no difference between the two structures except for what the parents have in their pants.
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Not enough research has been done into the effects of such living arrangements to be able to say yes or no.
Yes, Research has shown that Gay couples make excellent parents.
A study is needed. To see the effects of individual environment, social class, financial standing...etc. You know, the kind of "study" that is done by dumbocrats, to later implement " regulations" (control).
That is a hard question as I believe that every child should have a father and a mother. It is the healthiest way for a child to develop, in my opinion
I think this is too new of an issue, and the children who have been adopted by gay couples haven't reached adult age to be able to voice their own opinion as to how they felt about their childhood.
Psychometric Assessments to gay couples to ensure they have the right balance of male-female thinking in the family-compartmentalization and interconnectivity.
A person with same-sex attraction who is not practicing the homosexual lifestyle should have the same adoption rights as straight couples.
What in the name. That's like telling a five year old to never go back to their mother, if they don't understand why you guys are both men or women and don't understand the production of human. Explain to them at least, if you don't see if and they are uncomfortable with the situation, please for your adopted son or daughter dress up like a men or women so they don't feel uncomfortable. Do it for them if they feel this way. I know this might be a terrible thing to ask of you guys.
Did you know that homophobia is learned? Did you know that you can learn about the reproductive system without having opposite sex parents? Did you know that this is just you purposefully making society even more hetro-normitive and homophobic? Also by your logic single mothers and fathers shouldn't be able to raise children.
@9VZNZJMLibertarian10mos
Govt should have no role in adoption.
I do believe this because being LGBTQ shouldn't be in any way a problem when it comes to adoption and raising children.
Adoption should be open to all who pass background checks, classes, and interviews.
Yes, because it shouldn't matter what sex your with to adopt a child
My main concern is that adoption agencies shouldn't be made to work with gay couples in adoptions if it is against their religious beliefs.
Yes, but the same-sex foster parents should be prosecuted for child abuse if they are forcing their homosexual views on to said child. They should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law if the child grows up with psychological issues due to this kind of indoctrination/brainwashing.
everyone deserves the same rights. If the child can grow up happy and healthy there is no problem.
This should not be an issue. There is no credible evidence whatsoever which suggests that same sex parents are inferior to opposite sex ones.
@9DBFTL92yrs
Yes, of course gay couples should have the same adoption rights as straight couples, as long as they are subjected to the same background checks that straight couples are. I don't think that they should be denied service, even if their request is against the business's own religious beliefs, because I believe this is discrimination against LGBTQAI+ people, which they should be protected under law from being turned away by adoption agencies because the couples are LGBTQAI+
I don’t care. I don’t have kids and I’m not planning to adopt anytime soon. I could care less what gay couples are able to do or not.
Yes, but a private adoption agency should have the right to refuse to adopt to a gay couple.
Yes; but adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couple before offering to gay couples.
Yes, but adoption agencies should still prioritize healthy & stable straight couples first.
Yes, but religious adoption organizations can deny the adoption.
I believe that Children can learn more in a Straight couple, but gay couples have the right for adoption because they are helping the children and giving them a home.
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