Same-sex Parenting Since the early 1900s, homosexual people have become increasingly popular and have attracted much resistance. Homosexual people face barriers imposed by the political system and society. Because of these challenges, homosexuals have fought to have the same marital and parental rights as heterosexuals. Same-sex adoption is not prohibited in most states in the United States of America and in many places around the world. Family is not determined solely by blood ties and should be legalized in all parts of the world; because gay parents are just as good, if not better, than heterosexual parents, and can provide a rewarding second chance for many children awaiting adoption. Homosexual parents demonstrate equal and sometimes better parenting abilities than heterosexual parents, because in most cases they are planning to become parents and are already stable. Research shows that children of same-sex couples perform on par with children of heterosexual parents in various measures of life success. “…a psychologist at Clark University in Massachusetts who studies gay and lesbian parenting. Gays and lesbians rarely become parents by accident, compared to a nearly 50 percent accidental pregnancy rate among heterosexuals, Goldberg said. “This translates on average to greater engagement and involvement.” And although research indicates that children of same-sex parents show few differences in achievement, mental health, social functioning and other measures, these children may have the advantage of being open-minded, tolerance and role. equitable relationship models, according to some research. (Pappas) People who oppose same-sex parenting assume that these children will suffer socially, mentally, and emotionally... middle of paper ... people need to realize that traditional family and relationships do not are more between a man and a woman. Family dynamics are changing and the idea of ​​adoption by same-sex parents should be embraced because they help children who would otherwise be lost to the system if not adopted. » Huffingtonpost.com, November 10, 2010. Web. May 4, 2014Collins, Lois, M. “Adoption often leaves older children behind, alone, but waiting families are changing the future” Desertnews.com. April 16, 2013. the web. May 4, 2014 Kreisher, Kristen. “Children’s Voice Article” CWLA.ORG. January 2002. The web. May 4, 2014Pappas, Stéphanie. “Why Gay Parents Can Be the Best Parents” LiveScience. January 15, 2012. the web. Can 4, 2014.