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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@9W42SJ7New Democratic6mos6MO
yes but, biologically gay couples can't make another child without the opposite sex or a donner, so if a gay couple wanted a child it was most likely a long process.
@8V626LG4yrs4Y
Yes, sexual orientation should not be a determining factor in adoption cases at all
Yes, but should have an opposite gender person involved in the child’s life (I.e child is female, being close with a grandmother, aunt, etc.)
Yes, gay couples must have the same rights to adopt chuldren because it is beneficial for both. Children, who are without family need anyone who cares them and also every couple either gay couples want their heirs.
@9FG8PQB2yrs2Y
They should only be able to adopt kids after they are 13+ so the kid has a choice to go with them or not because it is unfair to not have a mum, my mum is the best.
@9FB6SSPNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as the child agrees with the request as well
@9B22ZHJ2yrs2Y
anybody that is gay should end their self
@95LXXMB3yrs3Y
kid is going to get bullyed
@95G3GGJ3yrs3Y
I think they should be allowed since they can produce a kid.
@95BTMTY3yrs3Y
gay, lesbian, and infertile couples should have priority as they cannot produce their own children
@958NSFF3yrs3Y
@92T3JRVNew Democratic3yrs3Y
How are gay couples going to have a baby
@8VGNY88New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, LGBTQ+ are people too and deserve the same treatment as anyone else
@8TZ85KJNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, gay couples and infertile couples should be prioritized by adoption agencies
@8TLY4JFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but as long as they do not push there beliefs on the child.
@8RQJV89New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes but if it can be shown they'll have male and female rolemodels
@8RMXFC7New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, and all adults (including straight couples) should be taught to take care of their children in case of psychological, especially non-heterosexual couples due to bullies.
@8KJB88DNew Democratic4yrs4Y
I think children that are adopted should also have the right to choose.
@8HPSK5WNew Democratic5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples as well as being offered more to gay couples as they CANNOT have babies period. Couples that are gay, or who cannot create a baby because of medical reasons should be prioritized in the offering of children.
@8V6M89HNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes. However I believe a mother and father family structure is better.
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