I was just watching this interview on wendy williams featuring Neil patrick's husband. Two things in the interview got me thinking and I was wondering what do you children think when they are growing up with two fathers, i know they see it as normal but what about when they see everyone's else's family. So basically what roles do each person plays because they are both guys. Do kids really need a womanly presence during upbringing. Is it harmful for children to see two men? They showed a picture of the kids and the kids (1boy and 1 girl) were both dressed and working an posing. So do the kids have a higher chance of turning gay. Im just so curious

The ignorance

I mean single women or even men raise great kids. It does not have to be both a father and a mother.

I was 100% for it because most of the arguments against it are just stupid, but I need to think more about the importance of male/female presence. I get that same sex couples would probably have relatives who could fill the role, but I've only recently not been dismissive of it as a factor for consideration. I am still for it though.

The generally accepted viewpoint of national/international psychological associations worldwide, in addition to children's charities and academic studies, is that there is no difference in the social, educational or emotional development of children raised by two men or two women. That is an opinion with which I agree.

You have to see the photo tho, the little boy was werking harder than any artl'er i know

So he's obviously influenced, not saying being gay is a bad thing..

The idea that children need a mother and a father is ridiculous and just perpetuates sexism.
There's no reason two men can't raise a happy and healthy child.
They don't have a higher chance of turning gay because it isn't something you "turn into". They have a higher chance of coming out as gay though because they come from a home that is accepting of different sexualities.

The only thing I can think of that a gay/lesbian couple might have to do is have a person of the opposite sex in their children's lives. Just for example if a girl feels more comfortable talking with a woman about female issues and if a boy feels more comfortable talking with a man about male issues.

That's not a gay parenting issue, though. Mothers and fathers walk out on their families every day in heterosexual relationships.

You don't just 'turn gay'. Obviously, people will pick up some of the mannerisms of those around whom they spend a lot of time, but that does not change their sexualities

Do you have any statistics of 2 gay dads and the son turning out to be gay, I'm generally curious about this topic

You know, there are so many children stuck in a home, horrid conditions, living in shelters.
Why would you rather have children stuck in a less then fortunate situation then giving them 2 loving parents, whatever gender and orientation, that would die wanting to raise a child.
As long as they can provide them with everything a child needs, stability, comfort and a nurturing home it should not be a big deal. Children up till a certain age see their own environment as normal and will continue to do so if you explain and give them good reasoning to why things are as they are.
From practical points of view, sure having a member of the opposite close is good but I am sure there are grandparents, brothers or sisters that can fulfill that role just as fine, it's not as if the child never sees anything else.
Sorry for this rant but I have a child and wish for anyone to be able to experience this if they want to.

I feel like children brought up in a same-gender household - or anything outside the "traditional family," really - have a slightly higher chance of being accepted for who they are and of accepting themselves, but hey, that's just conjecture.

basically this

also just because someone has a mother and a father doesn't mean they're a good mother/father figure in their life. my mother was never a good mother and she ****ed me over a lot but i turned out fine.

If I couldn't raise children with my partner, I would just adopt one as a single dad and live in a single household. Nobody can stop me.

Times change and I think it's important that this community learns to change too. There was a time when certain people couldn't vote or marry either. They can now and they do. Same goes for gay people. Building a family is a right that everyone should have and a right that everyone should use to build a family.

Btw. I lived in a household with only one parent and even though my father had his flaws, he did a great job after all.

I'm an early childhood development specialist
and no, having two gay parents does not increase
the chances of homosexuality. I can see as pointed out
earlier being raised by two gay dads can immerse the child in the culture
but would not change their natural sexuality

and there are many theories of what a child needs to develop
but none of the widespread theories include a masculine and feminine presence as a need,

!!!!!!! Saint words!

Depends on the parents themselves tbh. Just like heterosexual parents, some gay parents might be excellent, but others can be horrible.

For it 100%.