LGBT adoption is the adoption of children by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. Same-sex couples in the United Kingdom (not including Scotland) have had the right to adopt since 2002, following the Adoption and Children Act 2002.The previous condition that the couple be married was dropped, thus allowing a same-sex couple to apply. 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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@58RBLMZ4yrs4Y
Gay couples must be married for at least 5 years before they can adopt.
@9V8HLMP4mos4MO
how does that makes sense
@8G98NXB4yrs4Y
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.
@9MPXC3RLiberal Democrat8mos8MO
No, I believe children shouldn't be placed with same sex couples if the child is under the age of 12.
@95NYZ422yrs2Y
Yes, but I believe mother and family structure is best for the child
@95WLTV42yrs2Y
Yes, but I do believe a mother and father family structure is more beneficial
@8SLRMDD4yrs4Y
Yes but straight couples should be prioritised in order to offer a more all-encompassing upbringing
@9G8S5XJ1yr1Y
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.
@8WVCKLT3yrs3Y
The children must be put down, they are a burden on the welfare state
@8WZQTHW3yrs3Y
They should have more rights due to the fact that they don’t have the option to have children together.
@8SRTYSJConservative4yrs4Y
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.
@8X3TPNQ3yrs3Y
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
@9MRKC4S8mos8MO
Case by case basis. All adoptions should be seen in the context of the couple independent of orientation.
@8TRK4FJ3yrs3Y
Sexuality should have no baring on parenting
@8XXV2R3Liberal Democrat3yrs3Y
only if they keep socks on
@8FKQVX74yrs4Y
No, untill the child has agreed with it.
@9QKHBLT7mos7MO
it could lead to the bullying of the child that they have adopted so I dont think it should be a good idea
@9FT3YS91yr1Y
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!
@9H7ZBHC1yr1Y
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
@9G4S76W1yr1Y
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.
@9MP7MBY8mos8MO
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
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.
@9FMGJCH1yr1Y
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
@9GN52HD1yr1Y
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
@8DHB5WC4yrs4Y
Yes but I believe two males should only be able to adopt a girl
@98CFQM42yrs2Y
@8WTQVFQ3yrs3Y
No. Execute the gay couples.
@94988T22yrs2Y
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.
@B2FVSC51wk1W
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.
@B26ZB334wks4W
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.
@9ZZD34S2mos2MO
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.
@9ZLRYWV2mos2MO
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
@9ZFJTN22mos2MO
Yes if they want to perform the same roles in society as straight couples do when entering the contracts of marriage and adoption.
@9PJ4SHJ7mos7MO
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
@9PHFMVV7mos7MO
It’s just not right to bring a child up with two fathers, subject to irreparable and long standing bullying.
@9PH7QP67mos7MO
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.
@9PGN2XW7mos7MO
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!
@9PGJZXY7mos7MO
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.
@9PDFQ4Q7mos7MO
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
@9PCQHJK7mos7MO
Yes, as long as the relationship is healthy and can provide an healthy family relationship for the kid
@9NZZK8C7mos7MO
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.
@9P36FBT7mos7MO
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.
@9P2VYD27mos7MO
yes, however straight couples who cannot naturally conceive should be given priority - above other straight couples too
@9WKLM4W3mos3MO
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
@9WKLLNT3mos3MO
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...
@9VXPDQR3mos3MO
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
@9V9J6884mos4MO
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
@9TWYWKV4mos4MO
No gay people shouldn't be allowed and a mother and father family structure is the right way for a child to live like.
@9SC9QG45mos5MO
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.
@9S8X7P4Conservative5mos5MO
Yes and No. Yes for the benefit of a child that can be placed into a loving stable family home. No if undertaken as a political tick box exercise to fill quotas and enable those involved to virtue signal.
Tough question…yes, because we have the same rights and should have same rights, but I do feel this could have an adverse effect on the child later in life.
@9QRD58Z7mos7MO
A mother and father that have had an extensive background check, that the child will be 100% safe with would be better as that is what children need. However I am not against it completely, I just believe having a masculine and a feminine energy around a child is important.
@9QPB8K27mos7MO
Undergo thorough vetting process - Guide with life lessons & normalities - daily routine & core values
@9QNKCSF7mos7MO
children should be raised by similar systems /groups as produced them. ie biological male plus biological female produce a foetus. So children should be raised by biological male and or biological female.
@9QMY8JM7mos7MO
I think it’s ok as long as the parents do not raise or push the idea of the child being non binary as I think having that idea at such a young age can give a child split personality disorder very easily. If the child is 16 at the very earliest and decides they went to identify as non binary that’s fine but they should not be able to have any sex changes until they are at least 20
@9QLBDCB7mos7MO
It's all about the benefit and future for the child. If they have a loving home and people who can take care and commit to protecting the child regardless of being gay or straight, I have no objection to.
@9QKZGPW7mos7MO
I believe that a loving home, comprised of a mother and father, is optimal for a child's development - so this should be given priority. But that's not to say that gay couples can't provide a good and loving home too, I just believe that the former should be prioritised.
Yes, as long as they don't manipulate a child in to their sexual preferences and allow the child to make their own mind up without pressure
@9QHT6D27mos7MO
Yes, only if they give that child a suitable home and won't force any lgbtq propaganda down their throat.
@9QH2X977mos7MO
depending on the mental state, income and belief that they are open minded to children being their own.
@9QGWLD77mos7MO
Everyone should have the same rights to vote, but should not be pushing their own agendas and views on their children. Children have the right to their own sexuality and views on society
@9QDPJZY7mos7MO
Yes, regarding that they pass checks requiring that they raise the child/children in an unbiased way that does not infringe with their biological sex.
@9QDLQ5G7mos7MO
Depends on circumstances, believe if like for like couple, mum and dad is best, but in some situations that would not be the case.
@9QCVQ8XConservative7mos7MO
As long as the gay couples are able to care for a child adequately, if they are not, they should be denied just as straight parents would be
@9Q93NCN7mos7MO
I believe that a child should have a strong femal and male influence on their life, if a same sex couple can still provide this in some format then yes. If not then no.
@9Q27RJ57mos7MO
No, a child benefits from having both a male and female role model in their lives and a gay couple should demonstrate how this would be achieved.
@9PXZBXF7mos7MO
It should be up to the child being adopted if they are old enough otherwise ,if they pass background checks they should be allowed
@9PVJG6MConservative7mos7MO
Yes, as long they pass the same background checks as straight couples and hold no previous criminal convictions.
@9PTPZV97mos7MO
Yes as long as the needs of the children are always put before any decision based on equality between adopting couples.
@9PTFB8Y7mos7MO
The child has got to be at a mature age to make a decision about whether they would like 2 fathers or 2 mothers and if they don't they should be given a male and female parentship.
@9PSYBXL7mos7MO
yes they should be allowed to adopt but with the same checks as anyone else but again why is this still on the agenda
@9PS7VCN7mos7MO
A child is better loved and wanted in any family home, however I still feel that a man/woman Dad/Mom relationship is preferable
@9PS38MK7mos7MO
If they're assessed as appropriate to adopt then I support them. However, anyone stupid enough to leave a living creature let alone a baby they only recently got in a hot car alone should NEVER be allowed to adopt or use a surrogate.
Adoption should not be primarily about the rights of adults to adopt a child but the rights of children to a safe and loving family.
@9PPX8H5Independent7mos7MO
Yes, as long as they promise to raise the child/children in an unbiased way related to their biological sex.
@9PP9Y2Q7mos7MO
Proven fact that kids adopted by gay parents are more likely to be gay when they grow up. I would of hated to be adopted by gay parents I am thankful I wasn't.
@9PP8WY67mos7MO
SDP believes in Family as foundation of our society,personally if Same Sex couples can prove their are fit to adopt I have no objections.
@9PNH8T87mos7MO
Yes, if the child is the same sex as the parent. There are things that are learnt in life that only someone of the same sex would know.
@9PMZBSG7mos7MO
I think a traditional upbringing is better but when when struggling to home children when demand is high for housing for children then same sex couples that can provide a safe home should be considered
@9PMMNTN7mos7MO
Children are best raised in a balanced home with a female and male, but it is better to have children in a stable home with a committed couple than to be in foster care being shipped from place to place.
@9PM8TLJ7mos7MO
I don't feel I know enough but I do believe in the mother and father family system due to my religious belief but I do not feel I am worthy ti decide who should be able to adopt and who can give a child a safe, loving home. That's the most important aspect.
@9PCLH4T7mos7MO
Yes, but I believe a mother and father, or the same, distinct dynamic between same-sex couples is best for the child.
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