EFFECTS OF SAME-SEX PARENTING ON CHILDREN

Same-Sex families

• There are several million gay men & lesbian parents.
• Most through previous heterosexual marriages.
• Some through adoption. 
• & growing numbers through reproductive technologies.

Same-sex vs Opposite sex Homes

Difficulties Studying same-sex parenting

• Don't have a complete list of homosexual head homes.
• Referrals, advertisement, and other recruiting tools.
• Funding for research has been sparse.
• Fewer than 25 Children found in same-sex homes.

what the studies Show

• No Proof that gay or lesbian are unfit for parenting
• Provide as much love and healthy environments 

Conclusion

• Homosexual Parents are much like heterosexual.
• No evidence of children questioning their gender identity.
• Children in same-sex homes show no developing difference.
• Homosexual parents worried their child will be teased

1) Same-sex Parent similar to opposite sex

• Just as much involvement in their childs life

2) No evidence of child questing gender identity

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Children raised in same-sex environment

3) show no difference in development

• Cognitive abilities, behavior,general emotional development
• or specific areas of emotional development such as:
•  Self-esteem, anxiety, or depression. 
• Possibility child might homosexual.

4) worried child will be bullied