Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

If both same sex parents are loving, kind decent people it should not matter what sexual preferences they have. It does not matter whether the parents are a heterosexual or a gay couple. As long as the children are brought up in a safe, loving and nurturing environment.

I also believe children brought up with same sex parents will be have more awareness of the LGBT community and have a better understanding growing up.

No, I believe children shouldn't be placed with same sex couples if the child is under the age of 12.

Yes, but I believe mother and family structure is best for the child

Yes, but I do believe a mother and father family structure is more beneficial

Yes but straight couples should be prioritised in order to offer a more all-encompassing upbringing

The prevailing "rights" in this situation are those of the child. I believe a mother and father family structure may be best for the child in the development of the child's own sexual and gender identity. Many gay couples will be able to provide a deeply loving and supportive environment which is likely to be far superior to institutional care. These are very complex areas which require professional expertise and determination by the courts. I support scientific research into the psychological and welfare outcomes for adopted children in both heterosexual and non-heterosexual families.

They should have more rights due to the fact that they don’t have the option to have children together.

If might be awkward for the child to have two dads as every child should have a motherly figure i their lives but gay couples deserve adoption rights since they can't a child themselves.

Not everyone should have rights to adopt. Gay or not they should have to complete a certain eligibility scheme. But yes gay people should be able to adopt

I believe 100% that YES, THEY SHOULD and out dated, expired human beings that grew up in a completely different time shouldn't have a say on this. Old, straight, homophobic human ish being shouldn't have the right to say whether or not a gay couple is qualified to have children.

Case by case basis. All adoptions should be seen in the context of the couple independent of orientation.

Sexuality should have no baring on parenting

only if they keep socks on

No, untill the child has agreed with it.

It should be decided by the mother who gave birth of that child if she wants the baby to be adopted by straight or gay!

it could lead to the bullying of the child that they have adopted so I dont think it should be a good idea

I believe that they should have the right to adopts but it shouldn’t be as easy as straight couples because of female infertility issues

I do feel children benefit most from having both male and female parents. However, gay couples shouldn’t automatically be excluded from adoption but each case should be considered on its individual circumstances in the best interests of each individual child

im sure there is plenty of kids that are in need of homes, shouldnt really be too relevant but yeh sure they can have the same rights I guess but there is so many kids needing homes just send them innit

Gay couples should be allowed to adopt but straight couples should undoubtedly be ahead of them in the queue because having a mother and a father is the best outcome for all.

Yes, although a mother and father family structure is best for a child it is still better for a child to have homosexual parents than none at all

Let the child decide

Yes but I believe two males should only be able to adopt a girl

would rather use a dildo

No. Execute the gay couples.

As long as it’s clear the child won’t have the gays parents world views pushed on to them and allow to create His/hers own decisions on sexuality then it should be the same rights.

I believe in a traditional family structure, but gay couples have a right to adopt, and they must be treated like adults as we need to make sure they are qualified to be parents, same process as the traditional couple.

Yes, but the child should be able to choose whether they would like to be adopted by a straight or a gay couple.

Yes, as long as they let their children grow up in a normal way and allow them to develop their own views and their own interests in which gender they like - when they're old enough to (around age 15 to 16)

They should be advised to aim for surrogacy or other options and then single couples that are unable to have children should be given more opportunities.

Kind of. I would find it weird but I think people should choose on their own as long as it’s not near me.

Yes but I do believe a mother and father structure is the best for a child so, say it is two fathers, there should be a mother figure present too.

It should be checked with the child before if they're comfortable with having gay parents. If it is a baby, then it is ok

Yes, but it should be regulated more strictly since both a mother and a father figure are important for a child.

Yes as long as the child has regular contact with female carers as well as male e.g compulsory time with adoptive grandmother or aunt. It is important to have both male and female influence when raising a child

It’s just not right to bring a child up with two fathers, subject to irreparable and long standing bullying.

No. Straight couples first. And gay couple ahead of single parents. A child needs balance, mixed gender to learn from, and stability. Straight couples provide this best.

Why not? As long as they are loving and can make a child have a happy life then of course they should. Although I would say they must be married!

As long as they don't force the child to be gay. Just raise the child as anyone else should and let them be who they turn out to be.

On a case by case basis. I think it depends on the child background and identity to ensure that it wont have an extreme impact on the child, e.g muslim kids, with extended muslim family will have a difficult time identifying with their kinmen with that kind if relationship. Apart from that there should be no restrictions. Better to be loved by two parents than none x

Yes, as long as the relationship is healthy and can provide an healthy family relationship for the kid

I believe that the mother and father family structure is the best for the child, but as long as they pass the same checks the state can't legislate for religion.

This should be research based. Studies should be conducted on how successful children are under same-sex couples vs heterosexual couples, then policy adjusted accordingly.

yes, however straight couples who cannot naturally conceive should be given priority - above other straight couples too

Yes they should, but they need to have a deep background S&V check. Because if the couple are far left. They can brainwash the child and have bad inspiration on to the child to have the same sadistic left views.

In the secular sector - yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples. However, adoption agencies that do not support homosexual relationships and unions should not be obligated to give gay couples children in their care.

Is this even a question? You have the words gay couples and adoption rights in the same sentence. They shouldn't have rights. At all. In fact, you should make a law preventing anyone even slightly zesty to be given death sentence effective immediately.

yes but because it is a different family situation, then if the child is over an age where they understand this then they should have the right to have a say if they want to be in this situation or not.

I believe that all children benefit from having both a maternal and paternal parent. As long as this is the arrangement within same sex adoption then they should be able to both parent providing that an external parent is of the opposite sex

Yes if they want to perform the same roles in society as straight couples do when entering the contracts of marriage and adoption.

A father mother structure will likely help more but if the child is fine with it and wants to get adopted by them it is fine

100%, As a person of the LGBTQIA+ myself I won't be able to have my own children with my lover and family plays a massive part of my culture and life. I have no idea what I will do if I can't have children...

Yes, they should have the same rights based on the same tests but if there is a possibility to send a child to a heterosexual family it would allow for a
maternal and paternal connection to be established which is proven to aid in child development
So heterosexual couples are preferable as a first option
Of course other factors should be taken into account like the ability to nurture and kindness

I think the child should choose of a selection of parents and be able to have a form of test run and spend a week with them to see what each is like

Within reason and the child must be of an age to say that they want to go with them as having a mother and father with provide them with the traditional aspect of growing up

No gay people shouldn't be allowed and a mother and father family structure is the right way for a child to live like.

In principle yes, but private adoption agencies should have the right to discriminate. For example a religious orphanage should be able to deny homosexual couples adoption rights.