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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@99NBTCX2yrs2Y
No there should be no gay in the world
@8VRYG854yrs4Y
It should be based on the viability of the parents
@8VFHTSP4yrs4Y
Straight couples should be prioritized over gay couples
@8SH4PPY4yrs4Y
Yes, but straight couples should be first in line to adopt
@8R4FHCNConservative4yrs4Y
If a gay couple adopts a child they must educate him and the difference between straight and gay aswell as tell them the issues with being gay and the possible hate
@9CMF2JJ2yrs2Y
They should not be allowed to be gay
@9B23T862yrs2Y
no because people who are gay should not be allowed to adopt children
@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.
@6HDD83R4yrs4Y
No, only heterosexual (but not heterosexual allies) and asexual but opposite sex couples who are lawfully married should be allowed to have adoption rights
@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.
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but allow children to reject them
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but require children 9 and under to have counseling.
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes but require the children to have consoling.
@88LK76J3yrs3Y
Yes but they can only adopt children that are the same gender as them
@88LK76J3yrs3Y
Yes but they should only be able to adopt children of their gender.
@88LK76J3yrs3Y
Yes but the child should have the right to reject them.
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