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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@9FKZ4G22yrs2Y
Yes but with followups by a physician for any abnormal mental health issues
@9CGBPXC2yrs2Y
Yes, however a mother and father family structure is the best and proper avenue.
@922WVXD3yrs3Y
I feel like this goes both ways.
Both Straight and Gay families need a check to make sure they aren't abusive or verbal abusive.
The Straight family can tell lies about gay people to their children.
The Gay family can also say lies about straight people to them but a background check might help or constant checking on the child.
@8VRZQQKConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, but not transgenders
@8VNWX5S4yrs4Y
Stop being gay,it’s so gay
@8T2XCRQ4yrs4Y
Obviously, they are people too it doesn’t matter who they’re attracted to.
@8RVXCRG4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as there is a female and male role model in some part of the childs life. (grandparents, Aunts, uncles, other role models)
@8QDG3R94yrs4Y
Where as I don't support that type of marriage, I think they should have the same rights.
@8PXLCMD4yrs4Y
adoption should be illegal in general
@8PJ27ZJ4yrs4Y
i feel like the same-sex should have higher priority then some straight couples especially if its a male male since they have no why to have kids and they still want one.
@97SNZPL2yrs2Y
again I don't really care
@97K6PC22yrs2Y
@8VH9C494yrs4Y
I believe more research needs to be done in this area on the long term effects of having same sex parents. There is extensive research that proves children with both a mother and father have more stability and success in life.
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