[Mystic Mock]

As long as they give them a loving home I don't see the problem, other children can mock the child all they like but I bet they probably wouldn't understand what homosexuality really is.

[Kizzy]

Yes

[Jack_]

I don't know if I've posted in here...I'll look in a minute (be interesting to see if I've changed opinion, I'm hoping and assuming not).

Anyway, of course they should. Gay couples can make just as good, if not better parents than straight couples. The argument that the children would be 'bullied' to me is just illogical, because the longer that you prevent gay couples from adopting for fear of this very problem, the bigger the problem becomes, it's seen as less socially acceptable, and the problem worsens. The more gay adoptions there are, the more socially acceptable it is, the less bullying there is. Simple, really.

[Doogle]

Of course! I don't get why someone would oppose it really.

[Redway]

I really hate this argument. There's absolutely nothing whatsoever to suggest a no, unless people are saying gay people are incapable of looking after kids. Of course gay people should adopt kids if thet want. I really don't see how anyone could say otherwise.

[Marsh.]

Definitely not. Homosexuals are different in every way, shape and form. They do not have the capabilities to look after children.

[Mrluvaluva]

In an ideal world I would say yes. The only thing that should matter is that a child has 2 loving parents that will look after, guide, protect, and do their best for them. The only concern I would have is the additional challenges the child could face due to the attitude of some in society. There are many more things to be considered, and unfortunately some people are not as accepting as we hope they would be, and prejudices still exist. There should be no reasons however why a gay couple cannot provide a loving and stable home for a child.

(Sorry if I am repeating anything already said for I have not read all 28 pages.)

[Marsh.]

I should think not as there's only 23.

[Mrluvaluva]

28 on mine...(maybe it's something to do with how many posts per page each of us have in the settings)

[Marsh.]

Probably.

[Doogle]

Only 14 pages for me.

[Liberty4eva]

All other things being equal, I think a man/woman couple should get priority over a same sex couple when it comes to adopting. People forget that what's really important is what's in the child's interests and who would doubt that being raised in a family with a mother and father is better than a same-sex household?

[Black Dagger]

I mean, I can't see me ever adopting, I am uncommitted to everything and I really doubt I could provide a stable home for a child, ever, now I'm 17, so I'd not think about adopting yet anyway.

But of course homosexual couples should allowed to be parents, if they provide a secure and loving environment for said child. Surely people would rather that than a straight couple abusing their children any-day?

[Shaun]

The main argument against gay adoption seems to be the possibility of the child being subject to taunts and perhaps bullying. This, for me, is a moot point, since a) the increase in gay adoption will make it less of a taboo, less of a phenomenon that can be singled out as 'different', and b) children should not be stripped of the opportunity of a loving family just out of fear. It is society's responsibility to eradicate bullying and homophobia.

[Mrluvaluva]

Yes, but that will only come with time, as more gay couples are allowed to do so, and as it is integrated into society more and people become more accustomed to it. You cannot just dismiss the fact that it is going to happen, so of course it will be a concern, but one that people will be readily aware of, so it will come as no surprise.

[Shaun]

The thing is you could say that a child shouldn't be adopted by ginger parents because bullies pick on gingers, it's really that irrelevant IMO.

[thesheriff443]

gay parents thats one thing but ginger ones thats just wrong.lol

[Marsh.]

Imagine ginger gay parents? You're screwed! lol

[Mrluvaluva]

I agree it should not be used as an argument against gay couples adopting, but what I am saying is that it should be an issue that needs to be taken into consideration (for the parents).

[Shaun]

Yeah totally, I agree then. It's just that there're so many criterion for bullies to possibly exploit - disability, orientation, appearance, employment - and it shouldn't qualify as reason against a gay couple's chances.

[Scarlett.]

I grew up with a gay dad, watched them have a civil partnership in 2008, wouldnt have life any other way.

[Ninastar]

I think parents are able to prevent the child from being upset when kids makes fun of them. A teacher of mine was saying that she knows 2 gay families with kids and their children are just unfazed by the bullying, nothing bothers them.

[Scarlett.]

That was my attitude, sure people said crap, but I knew when I got home, I had a stable, happy, loving family, and nothing anyone at school said could change that. In fact I felt sorry for them, as it's likely their family is less prosperous.

[Ninastar]

that's so cute, I never knew you had a gay dad

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

that's so cute, I never knew you had a gay dad

I think I've posted about it a few times on the forum lol, once or twice in this thread too I think (since it is bumped every now and again and I forget ), but I never really mention it as I don't see it as anything worth mentioning