Very Touchy Subject

I am sure I will catch hell for posting this, but I was wondering what everyone thinks about the subject. Same Sex Parenting.


I am not really sure how I feel about two people of the same sex raising kids. I think it has alot to do with the stability of the couple. In many cases, they would probably do ALOT better than man and woman couple. I do think that the kid would suffer from it though. Kids can be so cruel to anyone that is different. Seeing another kid walk in with 2 mommy's, or 2 Daddy's would stir up LOTS of kiddy drama. But so does having on the wrong kind of shoe, or having the wrong skin, or hair color. I am unsure of how I truley feel about the subject. It is very touchy, and easy to offend someone while talking about it. I don't mean to offend anyone. I would like to know your opinion on the subject.

If there are two (or one, in a single-parent situation) responsible, mature people to raise the kid in a safe and loving environment, I don't care what genitalia everyone has. Also, kids will always find something to tease someone about...it doesn't matter who their parents are.

your cousin's irresponsibility with her own children and life has NOTHING to do with other same sex couples/parents.

just because she is a lesbian doesn't mean all lesbians live their lives the way she does.

i see absolutely nothing wrong with same sex parenting.

Quoting BrittanieY:“ If there are two responsible, mature people to raise the kid in a safe and loving environment, I don't care what genitalia everyone has.”

 

Two people, when they are financially and emotionally ready can have a baby.

that's it.

It doesn't matter about the sex. It doesn't matter if other peoples kids are brought up to think that it's wrong or weird. School ends. *shrugs*

Though, if she can't afford it, she shouldn't.

I have no problem with same-sex parents. But to BrittanieY's point, the key to any parenting duo (or single parent for that matter) is responsibility and maturity and it doesn't sound like your cousin has that. I see that as a seperate issue than her lesbianism, though. She's just an irresponsible, flighty person who happens to be gay.

well for your realitive i think she sounds irresponsible so for her she doesnt need any more kids, gay or straight. but i dont care if gay couples want to have a child at all. i came from a small town where being gay is basically unacceptable, and i just moved to a bigger city in another state, and they had a gay pride parade festival thing by our house. so we walked over there to see what was up, and i found a lot of info for children who have same sex parents, liek support groups and stuff. it was fun though as well!! a place parents can take thier kids and the kids can see theyre not the only ones. i think thats important.

I have no problem with same sex couples having/adopting kids. I do however have a huge problem with people having kids when the government is supporting them. I baby sit for a little girl that has 2 mommas and she is very well adjusted and has no problems in school. I think kids are a lot more open minded than most adults.

There is nothing wrong with same sex parenting. In fact there are many benefits from growing up with same sex parents, HOWEVER, just like with any parent/s they need to be ready and take it very seriously...

Just because the kid might get made fun of, and thats not fair. Doesn't mean a stable couple shouldn't have the right to have kids. Plus, people are alot more accepting of same sex couples now, then they use to be.

To answer your question for me personally I have no problem with same sex parenting as long as they are parenting and caring for their children then it is no different than heterosexual couple.

I don't see a difference in parenting if its a man/man or a woman/woman or even a man/woman. If they are responsible enough to have a child brought into this world and they are willing to take care of the baby then I really don't see a problem.

Also, your cousin not getting a job and depending on the state is another issue. She needs to get a job and take care of her children.

She is the problem, not her inclination, if I may say so. there are some men out there who are just like that. And if your parents were the righteous type they would tease you ats chool too. So thats normal.

Quoting Heather ♥ Chelsie:“ Two people, when they are financially and emotionally ready can have a baby. that's it. It doesn't ... [snip!] ... kids are brought up to think that it's wrong or weird. School ends. *shrugs* Though, if she can't afford it, she shouldn't.”

Yeah... When you are in school, everything seems SO important, and it feels like it will never end. Once your out, you realize that those idiots didn't know what the hell they were talking about.

I think that if kids are going to get made fun of it doesn't matter who their parents are or how they're raised, they'll be made fun of. However I think that your cousin seems to have some issues her main one being laziness. I see nothing wrong in same sex parenting, as long as the parents are stable, loving, and of course want a child.