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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If the child is able to make their own decisions, they should have a say on if they would want a same-sex couple as their parents or straight couple.
it depends on if the child if a female and going to a place where there's no motherly figure and vice versa for a male
yes, unless the couple influences the child's choice of gender.
yes as long as the couple is able to meet all required fields and is able to support the child
@9F8GXQ42yrs2Y
Gay couples should have the same rights to adopt, however adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before gay couples
Yes, but they have to pass the background checks and ask the child if they are ok with being adopted my same sex couples.
Yes, but the child should be able to deny it.
they should never because that will ruin the kid's life
@997S46M2yrs2Y
Straight couples often adopt because of issues due to the female not being able to give birth or being scared while gay people just want children because they cant produce due to them being against the moral of Sodium and Zamora 2 sex's cant give birth.
No. It’s more on the metal state of the child adopted because of mostly bullying.
@95HP6683yrs3Y
I do not have enough knowledge to answer this question.
@93GMPBN3yrs3Y
Gay couples should have priority over straight couples in adoption
it doesn't really matter to me
Nobody should be aloud to abort a baby.
@8VMLYZ54yrs4Y
It shouldnt be a thing!!! GAY MARRIAGE SHOULDNT BE LEGAL
@8VCGCPS4yrs4Y
Sure, I guess. I don't really care.
Mental stability should be the priority, psychological evaluations should be essential before adoption
@8SL42554yrs4Y
@8QRPVMZ4yrs4Y
the child's mental and social well being should be considered as they might face bullying in their schools. So i think homophobia must be tackled to ensure the children live a stress free life.
Yes. More actually, because lgbtq parents may be more supportive and understanding of the Childs thoughts and decisions.
@9B6VRRV2yrs2Y
Child needs mother and father love and also for a children complete family is very important
yes, as long as the environment is safe enough for the children, exactly how it is with other couples that have a save environment
@98RWBZL2yrs2Y
Yes if the child is ok with it everything else would be the same processes
@8TMP2YH4yrs4Y
Straight down the middle
The idea of gay couples would be restricted in Canada so there would be no gay people to give rights to.
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