Same Sex Adoption Is Becoming A Huge Thing In The United States

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Same Sex Families Same sex adoption is becoming a huge thing in the United States. That’s mainly because of the Supreme Court’s decision on same sex marriage. More couples are getting married, and they are wanting kids. "They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law, the Constitution grants them that right” (Justice Kennedy). However, some places still do not allow them to adopt children, based on personal bias more than anything. There are many same sex couples willing to adopt, despite the struggle they may have, and some even try different methods of having biological kids. There are about 108,000 kids in foster care, waiting to be placed in a loving home. There are 115,000 same sex couples wanting to adopt. "If you redefine …show more content…

There are many arguments against same sex parents adopting, many of them being deemed ludicrous. The most popular example is as follows: “If they are raised by gay parents, they will turn out gay.” There is no direct correlation to being raised by same sex couples and them ending up with someone of same sex. The only spectacular thing about kids raised by same sex parents is that they are often more open minded about things, such as sexuality and gender identity (Gates, LGTB Parenting). Another reason people are opposed to children being raised with two moms or dad is that they will be bullied more. That may have been true a few years ago, but there are many more accepting kids in schools now. It is more likely that another adult will object than another …show more content…

Most reproductive technologies would be leaning more towards lesbian couples, than gay ones, as you would need both an egg and a donor's sperm. There s still the same argument when it comes to same sex couples raising a child, because some people do not understand how healthy and supportive these people can be. “Much of the debate over same-sex marriage and adoption and reproduction by gays and lesbians has focused on the welfare of children” (John A. Robertson). A family is a family, no matter what parentage the children may