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.
@59VRLZG3yrs3Y
NO , because the children's right overwrites their adoptive wishes.
@572JQ2W3yrs3Y
Must pass rigorous background checks. Must have been co-habitating atleast 10 years. Must be atleast 35 years old. Must have reasonable income. Must open trust account for child for $1M.
@533MBDR3yrs3Y
Yes, but I think they should have to go through more of a thorough process to see if it is a good idea. I don't think every same-sex couple should be automatically permitted to adopt. Are they in a long-term, very stable and loving relationship? Are they going to provide a balanced view of the sexes - nothing wrong with being gay, but are they going to raise the child in a home that reveres both sexes. Are they adopting the child for the child's sake or for theirs?
@5DJZZDF3yrs3Y
Yes. There is no reason to believe that a child is better off with straight couples.
@5C277JY3yrs3Y
They should have a right but not the same.
@5729PPG3yrs3Y
Adoption is baby-trafficking. Selling human beings for profit is immoral. Adoption should be replaced with permanent legal guardianship.
@55TQSKP3yrs3Y
So if I believed that I am Elizabeth Is the Queen of England I would be, at best, tagged as irrational and delusional. If I am a man who believes he is a woman, I am not delusioal. I am gay. Reminds me of a story. After God created human beings Satan scoffed and said he could do better. On the day of the demo, Satan scooped up a handful of dirt, at which point God says, "Dude! get your own dirt!"
@594F2C33yrs3Y
No, adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples. However not just any straight couple as I'm sure there are better suited gay couples than some straight couples.
@leliwiteConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, so long as the couples involved are deemed to have a balanced approach to child-rearing and education and are not radical Lesbian (or gay male) separatists who despise the opposite sex. I say this as a gay man myself who is an uncle but has, for the moment, and since I became an adult, no desire to be a father to any children, adopted or biological.
@53378BH3yrs3Y
Only if one of the same-sex partners is the parent or legal guardian of the child concerned.
@5CXFLCG3yrs3Y
For myself as a gay man, I do not believe in denying the right for other other queer couples to adopt children, however I would have a difficult time in accepting this reality for myself, believing that a traditional family structure is much better suited to be raising children.
@9LPVBQW4 days4D
yes but the child should be checked in on as they should have both a female and male figure they can look up to
@9LJVNVS2wks2W
Pass, the same background checks as straight parents, and it should be the child's choice by the age of 5 whether or not they want those people to be their parents. (Without persuasion, a child's intuition shouldn't fail).
I'm in general disagreement with promoting gay family child rearing. I think children need both a mother and father. Sadly, many fathers are absent and many mothers choose bad mates. Is an adopted or IVF child better off in a calm, loving gay household than an abusive, violent hetero household? Most likely, yes. But I would hope the gay household tries to get an adult of the opposite gender involved in the child's life. Some gay households, especially lesbian households have a real hatred of men and they should NOT have children until they address their baggage.
@9LD8F4Q3wks3W
Yes, as long as they’re not leftists. Only right wing homosexual couples can be trusted to not groom their children into the woke leftist cult.
@9KC24P3New Democratic2mos2MO
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.)
@9JWLDM62mos2MO
I think it is important but no because what about the kid they could be Muslim or another religion that doesn't include gay people in there community
@9JVN2KL2mos2MO
As much as I support couples like this, a child needs a mother and a father to learn different aspects of life
@9JT7MCB3mos3MO
Yes, but cannot push a gender or pronouns onto their child from a young age, creating confusion for the child.
@8VZ88NM3yrs3Y
Gay couples should have the same chance to adopt a child. They need to go through the same process as straight couples to apply for adoption.
@8VNKWGV3yrs3Y
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@8VN56M63yrs3Y
Only if they've proven to be capable parents who can provide for the child in all aspects of life. Such as education, financial, medical, care, etc.
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@8VMRNRC3yrs3Y
no it is gay and im straight ash
@8VMLYZ53yrs3Y
It shouldnt be a thing!!!! GAY MARRIAGE SHOULDNT BE LEGAL
@8VMDLDK3yrs3Y
@8VM6RMS3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they are able to adopt.
@8VLQ88S3yrs3Y
Children should be engineered through cloning.
@8VLBQP73yrs3Y
Yes and adoption should be incentivized over having your own kids
@8VL22SG3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the child has influence from someone of the opposite sex, such as a male or female grandparent, aunt/ uncle or nanny.
@8VKSL4T3yrs3Y
Yes because they should have the right to adopt any child if they are gay
Yes, and straight people who can have their own children should not be allowed to adopt
@8VKD4HP3yrs3Y
@8VJVNDV3yrs3Y
I say yes, however we need to review and adjust the regulations as necessary as I sure all aspects are not universal and should never place a child at risk - which itself may need to be redefined.
@8V92N833yrs3Y
This is tough. I feel a child needs a male and female I think to grow emotionally more equally from views from both sides. But that doesn't mean a guy couple can't give a child a great life and upbringing
@8V8XBLM3yrs3Y
again i do not care leave me out of it
Yes as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples - and also go through extra assessments to make sure the child would have proper balance at home
@8V2TLWL3yrs3Y
I think every child deserves a loving and nurturing home. But only after strict background checks!
@8V254MV3yrs3Y
I believe that a son should at least have a father or a daughter should at least have a mother, whether it's 1 or 2. It's not a matter of having homosexual or heterosexual parents, it's a matter of the child having someone they can relate to.
@8TZ85KJNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, gay couples and infertile couples should be prioritized by adoption agencies
@8TZ3WR83yrs3Y
As long as they caring and loving parents who cares. I don’t agree with it same sex marriage based on my upbringing but bible is clear on this stuff. Stay out of it and let God judge them in the end. As long as no one is hurting or harming kids
@8TYY4JF3yrs3Y
As long as a couple passes all required checks straight or gay, then couples should be allowed to adopt. A child needs to be cared for, nurtured and loved. One's sexual preference has no bearing.
@8TYND4S3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they are held to same scrutiny as a straight couple
@8TXZ3283yrs3Y
@8TXVXML3yrs3Y
Yes, if there is shown to be a solid extended family with good opposite sex active role models.
@8TWPQJSLibertarian3yrs3Y
Abortion is murder of children. This is immoral.
@8SQX6KT3yrs3Y
They should be allowed, however, mother and father is the proper household dynamic.
@8SQFX673yrs3Y
If it is developmentally healthy for the child, it is ok with me on a physical world view
@8SPYD5L3yrs3Y
the couple can adopt but a religious adoption group can refuse to cooperate
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