Comments on: Same Sex Couples And Parenting

By: amelia

amelia — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:04:48 +0000

hello, I am 14 years old and i need some help please?
I think I am a bisexual but im scared of what people will think of me if I tell anyone. my parents and one of my sister know but what about everyone else. can anybody help me.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:00:36 +0000

I would have to agree with Johnny! I am a lesbian parent and my girlfriend and I are raising our daughter well. We are only 22 yrs old, which is young, but I do believe we are doing the best we can. Our daughter is 2 yrs old and we are always told by doctors and other professionals that she is “smarter” than the average 2yr old. She knows all of her colors, can count to 100, can speak some spanish(some colors and numbers), knows her ABC’s and so much more. Now, I’m not saying she’s so “smart” because her parents are gay, but I am saying that the fact that she has two mothers does not impare her.

By: Lara

Lara — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:39:16 +0000

Thanks, Laura and Johnny. Laura, I think you may have a point in that gay parents may even be better parents since they have to ask more questions about their “roles.”
Johnny, you’re a living testament to what good parenting can do/make!

By: JOHNNY DAVI

JOHNNY DAVI — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:20:18 +0000

I was adopted when I was 23 months old and when I about 12yrs old Brenda “converted” my Mom. This didn’t bother me too much, except someone new was taking my Mom’s attention.I am now 32yrs old my Mom and brenda are still together 18yrs later and they are my parents, in my eyes, they went through all the tough times,adolscent times,life on the wildside and the stress I put them through.They did put good values and a firm foundation to come back to and I like to believe I am well rounded father of 3,open minded,optimistic,sympathic,empathatic and alot of good character traits I owe to my lesbian parents and my own life experiences.My kids love Grandma and Grandma Gus, (only my 9yr old get it) I feel it is more about what they have to offfer , stable enviroment,love,encouragement,loving household etc. I do not think it really matters as far as same sex. more parenting skills in general

By: Laura Kaine

Laura Kaine — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:52:23 +0000

Very interesting post and issue. I like how you look at your own reaction and thoughts about this.

I do believe that kids can be raised by gay couples just as well as by parents of both sexes. But it’s our vision of family that is being questioned here.

I’m glad the article you mention focuses on the importance of the quality of how people parent their kids. That’s what matters most and makes a difference, not the “logical” role each parent should have within the family.

I’d like to ask a question, put your very good post a step further by asking whether gay parents parent their child “better” ? Maybe yes. What I mean is that unlike parents of both sexes, gay parents “have to” ask themselves the question of how they’re going to parent their child and therefore probably pay an extra attention to their child’s self esteem and developement.

Thanks for this post, it gives credibility to gay couples who have children and it’s a good thing in my opinion.