Gay Couples Adopting

Discrimination against gays is just a waste of some people's lives. Many people just haven't seem to grasp the fact that love is love and it can be found in many different ways, including gay love. Some might've caught on to it, but there ARE people who can be extremely uncomfortable with this kind of stuff and just haven't gotten used to it yet. And others, they just seem to find it amusing to pick on people. Just to say, it's one of those things that'll cause something to pull them underground and toture them for an eternity.

I'm all for it. I mean, if a straight couple can adopt, shouldn't mean a gay couple can't adopt.

It really depends on how they treat the child once they've adopted them that matters. I mean, there could be an orphanage or whatever really set against gays, but okay with a straight couple to come in, take a child away, and neglect it to death?

It's a waste of time being against gays for this matter.

I think gay couples should be allowed to adopt.
Their sexuality doesn't reflect on their decency and ability to raise children.
They shouldn't have to go through anything more special than heterosexual couples in the process of adoption.

I believe that gay couples should be able to adopt. It means that the couple get a child and the child gets a parent. Everyone wins.

The only thing is that it might be hard is for the child to have friends round to stay because they may be slightly embarrassed or something.

borndead.:

The only thing is that it might be hard is for the child to have friends round to stay because they may be slightly embarrassed or something.

Studies show there is no increase in social problems with children of same-sex parents.

borndead.:

The only thing is that it might be hard is for the child to have friends round to stay because they may be slightly embarrassed or something.

Kids get harassed and embarrassed about having only a Father. Or only a Mother.

Or even if their parents are both of a different nationality.

It's an issue with a lot of kids, with all different kinds of parents. Kids with gay parents aren't the only ones who face those problems.

I honestly think that everyone has the right to have their own child. I mean, my aunt is having trouble getting pregnant and is adopting a baby from China. Why can't a gay or lesbian couple do the same?

It's unfortunate, because whoever wants to adopt has a lot of love to give. Why shouldn't they adopt? As long as their not creeps wanting to attack some poor kid, they should have every right to adopt.

Then again, it also depends on if the couple is in a stable relationship, if they can provide for the child and blablabla. Then again, that's also the same thing they look at for the gay couples of America.

It's a rather complicated subject.... - . -

anyone with the right parenting skills would be a great parent... it doesnt matter who their partner is in my opinion

I think anyone no matter what they are should adopt. If they make good parents they should go ahead and adopt even if they are gay/lesbian.

EVERY COUPLE is entiled to adopt a child. weather they be straight or gay.

this is like major bullshit!
ugh, i hate homophobes -_-
like, oh yes, its totally right to give a child to a horribly abusive couple rather than a gay couple because they're disgusting and have no morals. ugh.
im all for gay rights, my best friend is gay and i support her 110%
but like others have said, it depends whether the couple is financially stable and is a loving, caring couple. it shouldnt matter if they're gay, if they want a kid and they're going to raise it right and love it and teach it how to live then i say just let them have the fucking kid!
Jeebus, this world would be alot better without bashers/haters/homophobes...

Is it really fair, though, to say that you hate homophobes? You hate them because they hate or don't approve of gays... isn't that just spreading more hate around? Not an attack or anything, just an observation.

Leonore Paisley:

Is it really fair, though, to say that you hate homophobes? You hate them because they hate or don't approve of gays... isn't that just spreading more hate around? Not an attack or anything, just an observation.

Agreed. Hate is a strong word you should say "I really, really, really, don't like you." According to the Plain White T's. :]

Okay, my opinion on this issue. I think everyone deserves the right to adopt as long as they're fit to do it. Denying people adoption rights is only going to cause more problems, ya know? There are people that aren't fit to be parents that get to adopt but homosexuals can't? I mean seriously, it's not right. I really wish some of these adoption agencys could look past "what's right" and give people a chance. Give LOVE a chance. Homosexuals are capable of loving children just as much as heterosexuals. :file:

We live in an unfair world where equality doesn't matter. It's very sad really.

druscilla; dormouse.:

borndead.:

The only thing is that it might be hard is for the child to have friends round to stay because they may be slightly embarrassed or something.

Studies show there is no increase in social problems with children of same-sex parents.

Really? I just assumed some children would find it uncomfortable.

I'm definitely for it then.

sorry, then i really really really dont like homophobes

better? =]

and i kinda agree with borndead., i mean if a kid in my school had two moms or two dads, he/she would probably be teased to no end and would be seen as "that kid with gay parents". but thats only my school, which is full of close-minded douchebags with sticks up their asses.

This type of thing really pisses me off.
My older brother is in fact gay, although he's in no position to adopt right now, when the time comes it's going to be hard for us all.
As long as the couple are loving and kind and provide the child with the stability they need to grow up healthy I see no reason as to why a child should not be adopted by a gay couple. Although they may get a lot of shit at school due to it, does that really matter? Children with 'older' parents get bullied. Children with abusive and alcoholic parents get bullied. If the child is brought up well, they will learn to not give a shit what anyone else thinks. It may be hard at times. But as long as their parents are at home to give them a hug I see no harm. Bullying occurs for all sorts of reason, and even if it does get to an extent where it is mentally harming the child and the bullying is getting physical there is always help available. Pychologists, transfering schools..ect..

I say if gay's want to adopt, then go ahead and let them. Just because they aren't with someone that they could have a child with doesn't mean they can't give a home and loving family to one that has neither of those things.

If I had just two fathers or just two mothers then I'd be alright with that, as long as they raise me correctly. Also, it would encourage the child to believe that there is nothing wrong with homosexuality, instead of them having to accept it in a probably more difficult state of manner. But I don't think the child would just end up gay because of the parents. That is, unless the parents are secretly trying to force them to be homosexual. JK.

I could go on and ramble about useless things, but I don't want to bore you guys with that shit. Instead, I'm just going to leave it as it is.

I fidn it ridiculous that this is even an issue. :file:

I agree one hundred percent...but instead of staying on our high horse together, and creating th illusion that we're right...let's get the points against gay adoption in there.

Here's a point. Where are children supposed to learn gender roles when most children learn from their parents?

Elizabeth:

Here's a point. Where are children supposed to learn gender roles when most children learn from their parents?

Other adults. Television. School. Teachers. Relative. Etc.