LGBT adoption is the adoption of children by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. This may be in the form of a joint adoption by a same-sex couple, adoption by one partner of a same-sex couple of the other's biological child (step-child adoption) and adoption by a single LGBT person. Joint adoption by same-sex couples is legal in 25 countries. Opponents of LGBT adoption question whether same-sex couples have the ability to be adequate parents while other opponents question whether natural law implies that children of adoption possess a natural right to be raised by heterosexual parents. Since constitutions and statutes usually fail to address the adoption rights of LGBT persons, judicial decisions often determine whether they can serve as parents either individually or as couples.
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@8VRYG854yrs4Y
It should be based on the viability of the parents
@8VFHTSP4yrs4Y
Straight couples should be prioritized over gay couples
@8Q6K6HY4yrs4Y
Yes but only after prioritize straight couples first
@8NW74524yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they are the only option for the child to be adopted.
@8KKFTLYLibertarian4yrs4Y
Adoption should be determined by the adootion agency. Take the government out of the equation.
@8K497X94yrs4Y
I don't have a problem with gay couples adopting a child, but I am concerned that the kid will be bullied because of their parents.
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but require children 9 and under to have counseling.
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but allow children to reject them
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but they can only adopt children 10 and older
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but children should have the right to reject them
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but they can only adopt children 10 and older that way they can consent
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but they should require family counseling
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but they should require family counseling unless the child says they don’t need it
@88LK76J3yrs3Y
Yes but children should have the right to reject them.
@6LKT66V4yrs4Y
Heteroseuxual relationships are better for children then gay or single parent scenarios however a single parent or homosexual couple makes a much better parent than foster care.
@8TB798W4yrs4Y
It should be the individual choice of each individual and agency involved.
@88LK76J3yrs3Y
Yes but the child should have the right to reject them.
@88LK76J3yrs3Y
Yes but they should only be able to adopt children of their gender.
@2CRP3VJ4yrs4Y
Adoption should no longer be legal for anyone.
@88LK76J3yrs3Y
Yes but they can only adopt children that are the same gender as them
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but require the children to have consoling.
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