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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@8NH9YJW4yrs4Y
Yes, with the understanding that the relationship is far more complicated due to the fact that its relatively a "new" concept and there with be many unforseen challenges.
@8KKFTLYLibertarian4yrs4Y
Adoption should be determined by the adootion agency. Take the government out of the equation.
@99GXLG82yrs2Y
Yes, but background checks should be followed, regular check ups until they are at least 18, as well as clear evidence there is an opposite sex to the gay couples gender role model for the children whom they are regularly.
@88LK76J3yrs3Y
Yes but they can only adopt children that are the same gender as them
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but require the children to have consoling.
@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.
@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.
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