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Trey Myers
Mrs. DeBock
27 September, 2016
English 4
Homosexuals should be allowed to adopt

Thousands of kids are admitted to foster care every year. Many homosexual couples are
willing to adopt but face many difficulties. Homosexuals are denied the right to adopt because of
their relationship, is that the right thing to do? Homosexual parenting is the same as heterosexual
parenting as long as a child has a parent to take care of them the gender should not matter.
Homosexual parents actually tend to be more committed to parenting than people think.
In the research, Pappas debates that, Gay parents tend to be more motivated, than some
heterosexual parents on average, because they choose to be parents (1). See heterosexual
couples can have a baby whenever they want and it can be accidental, but homosexuals choose if
they want to be parents or not they actually want to take on this big responsibility of having a
child which shows how dedicated homosexual parents can be. Pappas states, Gays and lesbians
are more likely to provide homes for children with disabilities (1). Gay parents want to be a part
of a child life, even if they are limited to difficult-to-place kids it does not matter. Homosexuals
who want young and healthy children appeal to birth parents or adoption agencies, claims
Pearson (3). This shows that gays will do anything to be able to adopt, to be able to give a family
to a child in need.

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Children of gay parents do not turn out to be gay or different than others kids they
actually act the same as children raised by heterosexual parents. Kids raised by homosexuals
compare the same in life-success measures, according to Pappas (3). Homosexual parents are
still parents who take care of their children just like any other parent would. Homosexuality does
not mean different people just a different type of love. In one study, 46 adults with at least on
gay parent were interviewed, 28 of them claimed that they felt more open minded that people not
raised in their situation (Pappas 3). These are people that were raised by homosexuals, and their
responses prove that it is not as harmful as some may think. Wilson states, "They do just as well
in school, they're just as popular, and they have just as many friends (1). Homosexuals
donharm a kids child hood, yeah many might have their opinion but, it does not matter what
others think as long as the kid is happy and safe then thats all that matters.
Children of homosexuals do face some difficulties but there only made worse when
society gets involved. Societys reaction towards homosexuals is the only reason why a gay
family would disrupt a kids childhood, claims Pappas (4). Society should accept the fact that
homosexuals can be parents and will do anything to be a parent no matter what anyone says.
Pappas references rick Santorums comment, that kids are better off with a father in jail than
being raised by lesbians. Just by people saying things like that can make kids can feel
embarrassed and depressed when everything could have been alright. Wilson debates that kids
are not more likely to be depressed or stressed out (1). The children are normal as normal can be
and act the same as any other kid would in public places.
Homosexual parenting is no different from heterosexual parenting other than the gender
form of the parents, but as long as there is a parent in a childs life then the gender should not

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matter. Gay parents that commit to raising children turn out to be wonderful parents. Children of
homosexual parents do not turn out any different than other children in some cases. It is society
that makes the children stressed and depressed when their opinion is shared. The only thing that
should matter when it comes to parenting is if the children is well taken care of and no harm is
being done at home.

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Work cited
Pappas, Stephanie. "Same-Sex Parenting Is Beneficial." Parenting. Ed. Roman Espejo. Detroit:
Greenhaven Press, 2013. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Why Gay Parents May Be the
Best Parents." LiveScience.com. 2012. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 15 Sept.
2016.
Pearson, John. "Counterpoint: In Defense Of Gay And Lesbian Parents." Points Of View: Gay &
Lesbian Adoption (2016): 6. Points of View Reference Center. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
Wilson, Brian. "Point: Gay Couples Should Be Prohibited From Adopting Children." Points Of
View: Gay & Lesbian Adoption (2016): 5. Points of View Reference Center. Web. 15
Sept. 2016.
Wilson, Suzanne. "Children of Lesbian and Gay Parents Are Not More Likely to Have
Problems." Gay Parenting. Ed. Beth Rosenthal. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013.
Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "A Conversation with Psychologist Abbie Goldberg:
What Studies Show About Gay/Lesbian Parenting."Daily Hampshire Gazette 22 July
2009. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 18 Oct. 2016.

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