Should gay and lesbians couples be able to adopt children? If you ask a lot of people they would say no. In fact in many states limit or even prohibit gay couples from adopting children. This is a tender and very controversial topic for heated debate all around the world. Most people strongly reject the notion that adoption by a lesbian or gay parent could possibly be in the best interest of a child. They believe that having gay parents could make the child gay or lesbian. Another common belief is that without a male and female role in their life, they will never be able to maintain their proper role in their own relationship. However, I feel that many people are too quick to judge this circumstance before they do the proper research to back up their distaste about gay adoption. After hearing about this heated debate, I decided to take a look at both sides of the story. I listened to stories and watched videos about the struggle gay and lesbians have to go through to adopt. After thoroughly researching this topic I have found many pros …show more content…
They are out-casted and discriminated against because of their sexual orientation, which has nothing to do with parenting. Any capable adult, or couple, who wishes to have a child should be able to adopt, no matter who they’re attracted to. Anyone who looks at the facts would see that the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to gay and lesbian adoption. According to Michelle Norris a representative from the Academy of Pediatrics, “a considerable body of professional literature and research states that there's no existing data to support the widely-held belief that there are negative outcomes for children raised by lesbian or gay parents” (2012). The article goes on to state that the denial of potential parents prevents these children from enjoying the mental and legal security that comes from having two willing, capable, and loving