Are children who are being raised by same sex couples at a disadvantage because is it unnatural?

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  • There is great value in living in a two-parent household with traditional sex and gender roles, because same-sex couples cannot provide the way that a husband and wife can.

    Freedom of expression and individuality is important. But, for children to gain a good sense of morals and American values, it is best to be raised in a home with one father and one mother. Understandably, many kids currently live in single-parent households. But, instead of worsening or maintaining an already poor situation, families should instead be encouraged to stick together.

    Yes ReminiscentDewitt75

  • Yes, I agree children of same sex couples are at a disadvantage because they are growing up completely different from everyone else, even kids of single parents.

    I agree that kids of same sex couples are at a disadvantage because they will always see most kids with a mother and father, or even just one parent and see this are normal. In movies, cartoon and in books, kids have a mom and dad, not two dads or two moms. This doesn't mean these kids are no good or should be treated differently, but chances are, they might be treated as if they are different. People are not used to seeing two dads or two moms with children. It doesn't seem normal.

    Yes I33Iess

  • Yes

    Mother and father bring different traits. I think everyone posting "No" should provide evidence of why not, because it is self evident that a mom and a dad bring two equally important but different skill sets that are ideal in raising children. That information should not preclude gays from being able to adopt, but heterosexual couples should be given preferential treatment.

    Yes Anonymous

  • The wrong question is being asked here

    It is not whether they can make good parents that is at issue here. Research suggests that they can be good parents. In my opinion it is the adverse effect it may have on the child. Imagine some young lad of 14 telling his mates at school that he has two dads - he would get ripped to pieces. Not a good position to be in. Same probably for girls with two mothers. Same sex couples with opposite gender children could be an interesting one

    Yes Anonymous

  • No, I don't think children are at a disadvantage if they have same-sex parents, because the sexual orientation doesn't affect a person's ability to be a good parent.

    I don't think children who have same-sex parents are at a disadvantage in society. Same-sex couples can be just as loving toward a child as opposite-sex couples because sexual orientation does not affect a person's ability to be a parent. Yes, there might be discrimination against a child because of the parents' sexual orientation, but people face discrimination for all kinds of reasons (race, religion, and economic status, just to name a few). So the fear of discrimination is not a good reason to assume that having same-sex parents will put a child at a disadvantage. Plus, a same-sex couple might be more likely to adopt a child, thus giving the child a chance at a much better life than he/she might have had otherwise.

    Yes TickoAdde

  • I think they are at a disadvantage because they are missing one sex in a parent just as children raised by single parents are disadvantaged by lacking one sex of a parent; but this is not insurmountable.

    Children benefit from having male and female role models in their parents or primary caregivers since each parent brings a unique set of qualities based on their sex to the relationship. Children raised with same sex parents miss out on a parent from the opposite sex and the qualities that would be inherent in the parenting style. However, this is not to say that this is something that will harm the child since a child can have many male or female influences in their life if a couple tries intentionally to include those important relationships.

    Yes elveljung

  • Being brought up by a same sex couple is natural because there is no definition that indicates same sex families are unnatural.

    Being brought up by a same sex couple is natural because there is no definition that indicates same sex families are unnatural. What is unnatural is when a father leaves the mother or a mother leaves a father so that a single parent is left to raise a child. Those are examples of an unnatural situation in which a child is left at a disadvantage.

    Yes SandDari

  • If a couple such as this wants to raise children than it is natural.

    Just because a couple so same sex does not mean that they wouldn't be great parents to children. It is natural because they would still be loving parents who would teach their children right from wrong. It is unfair to deny the right to these types of couples because of this simple reason.

    Yes B3rkIffy
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  • I don't feel that children raised by same-sex couples are any worse off than those raised by normal couples, because they can be just as loving and supporting as traditional couples.

    Same-sex couples are perfectly capable of creating a loving and supportive environment for kids to grow up in. Often, even traditional couples don't provide a supportive environment. A non-traditional environment might be slightly confusing for the child, but, overall, I think that they will adjust and live just as happily as they would in a more traditional family.

    No NineNathanial43

  • Whether something is unnatural or not is often a case of cultural bias.

    If a child being raised by a same-sex couple is at a disadvantage due to the coupling being unnatural, then so is any child raised outside of a two-parent coupling. At that point, a child of a single parent would be at the same disadvantage. A child raised by a split household would be of the same disadvantage. The only reason same-sex couples are seen as wrong or unnatural is because people are biased against them. As it becomes more accepted as a lifestyle, it will be seen as more natural.

    No KnownEvan

  • Children raised by same-sex couples are not at a disadvantage, because children can have stability with either type of couple.

    Children being raised by same-sex couples are not disadvantaged. Children need to be loved and cared for. Children need stability, regardless of what the sexual orientation of the adult caring for the child is. A parent's sexual orientation does not put a child at any sort of disadvantage or make them feel any less love.

    No HealthyMose59

  • Children that are being raised by same sex couples are not at a disadvantage, in fact I think that they are more enriched because of this.

    I know growing up they may go through a few issues because of being raised in a same sex home, for example might be made fun of. However, I feel that being raised like this they will be better off as individuals. They will be raised knowing about the mom and dad families because they are so common. In addition to that, their natural is the same sex family and therefore making them very open minded and a better person for it.

    No eyeslikethat

  • Not at all.

    I don't think they would be at a disadvantage. Same sex parents are just as able to be good parents as opposite sex. But yes, they can to be bad parents too, just like opposite sex parents. It really boils down to, who they are as individuals, and not whether they are the same sex or not.

    No Anonymous

  • I disagree with the idea that same sex couples cannot raise functioning healthy children due to their sexual preference, because there is no evidence to support this claim.

    Children are not at any greater disadvantage being raised by an average same sex couple than they would be if they were raised by a heterosexual couple. Sexual preference has not been shown to be an indicator of poor parental skills and, therefore, children should be able to flourish in either environment. Just because the majority of parents are heterosexual does not mean that a child being raised in a homosexual household would suffer any disadvantage.

    No VampireShu

  • Children of same sex couples are not at a disadvantage because the quality of parenting is what matters most.

    Gay and lesbian couples are capable of being loving, involved parents just as straight couples are. In some ways, they may even be at a slight advantage because they have planned their children, while some straight couples have children too early in life or before they are prepared. Studies of the children of lesbians have shown that they are as intelligent, socially adjusted and stable as children raised in other kinds of families.

    No NoIanP4P3r

  • NO, children being raised by a same sex couple will experience no disadvantages because homosexuality is not unnatural.

    First, the word "unnatural" suggests that homosexuality does not occur in nature. Obviously, this is not the case because a percentage of the general population are naturally born homosexual. In fact, various scientific studies have proven that there is a genetic basis to homosexuality; thus, it most certainly is natural - it is just less common. Now, to suggest that the children being raised in these families are at a "disadvantage" would be to say that the homosexual couple was in some way unfit to raise children. As homosexuality does not affect the parenting skills of a person, there is no way these children are at a disadvantage.

    No CesP5ych

  • It does not matter if a couple is same sex or not, the greatest disadvantage comes from uncaring parents or lack of both parents.

    One of the major problems facing the youth, particularly in impoverished areas throughout the country, is a lack of both parental figures. It is nearly impossible for one parents to give a child the care and attention they require in order to be raised properly. It is this issue, rather than same sex marriage, which needs to be addressed. If a same sex couple is in a loving and committed relationship, this can actually be an advantage.

    No MyrBad

  • Being brought up by a same sex couple if unnatural because it is wrong.

    Marriage and family is to be lived according to what the Bible says about it. The Bible says marriage is for a man and woman and children are by products of a loving marriage relationship. Children who are raised by a same sex couple grow up missing the influence of either a male or female role model parent figure in their life. A female is not a good substitute for the male role model a child needs and a male is not a good substitute for the female role model a child needs. They need the balanced perspective that a loving relationship between a man and woman provides.

    No TasticBran

  • Children raised by loving parents, no matter their sex are at a clear advantage.

    While it may not be considered the normal state to be raised by a same sex couple, I think a child could benefit more in this situation than from being raised by either parents who do not get along, or by a single parent. Any child raised in a happy environment will live a better life than a child raised by bad parents, no matter of gender or race. I think same sex couples could possibly make better parents, because they probably had to go through so much of a harder process to legally adopt a child, so they could be more interested in being active parents.

    No lachercheuse

  • Being brought by the same sex couple is not natural at all, because the child will not experience having either a mom or dad in the couple.

    I believe that children who are brought up by the same sex couples are not natural at all, because they will not get the love from either a mom or dad. Same sex couples should not at all be allowed to adopt a child because the child will experience much hatred due to his parents being the same sex.

    No N34rIyGaIv
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