Same Sex Adoptions
Studies have shown that children tend to blossom in same sex
families. The problem is that only one parent is allowed to adopt. By
not allowing both parents to adopt the child, it means that he law can
not protect the rights of the co-parent. The co-parent should have
rights such as knowing that if something where to happen to the other
parent they would still be able to care for the child. The co-parent
should also have rights if for some reason the couple should split up.
The co-parent needs to be allowed to make decisions such as for medical
treatment or for educational purposes.
Research has also shown that there are really is not a
difference between straight and non straight couples when it comes to
parenting. Both want what is best for their children. Just because a
child is raised by a same sex couple does not meant that they are going
to grow up to be non straight. But they do tend to handle people of
different cultures better.
The outcome of a child being raised in a same sex home is
unknown. Many same sex couples are finding it more and more difficult
to adopt and instead turn to insemination or sera get mothers. Some
states allow one parent to adopt and then the second parent to do a
domestic stepparent adoption. There are no international adopting
countries that allow same sex couples either and if you gay or lesbian
and single, if you keep your sexuality under wraps you may have better
luck adopting. In Massachusetts, California, and Vermont, where same
sex marriage is legal, they still recommend that the second parent file
for stepparent adoption. This way the federal government will recognize
the legality of the parent-child relationship.
Other than there unique hang ups and legal difficulty, the
process is typically the same. A home study is required. So are the
standard background checks. None of the steps are different, only
getting those accomplished takes some breaking through taboos and stereo
types. In general a lot of red tape. In some cases things tend to go
right through when the judge is on your side, if he or she is not then
there could be friction there too. Regardless of where you decide to adopt, one thing is for certain due to
how new this idea is for mainstream America same sex adoptions are
likely to be an uphill battle for some time to come. Gay and lesbian
couples will still be able to adopt after overcoming the challenges of
their sexual orientation. And though little is known about how same sex
parenting impacts a child raised in these circumstances, one could
scrutinize that many have adopted already, and there are a lot of well
adjusted children living in those situations, or it would not still be
allowed.
To Your Success
Perzina Munroe
http://www.babydarest.com
http://www.12path.com/HBC/