Posted on 07/10/2004 2:11:58 PM PDT by annyokie
You don't know how right you are. The first studies that showed a neutral effect have been blasted for being grotesquely flawed. The most recent longitudinal studies have shown that children of gay "parents" are more likely to have behavioural problems, more likely to be disruptive in school, be expelled and to drop out, to experiment with drugs and sex earlier and at a higher rate, to have homosexual encounters, to have early criminal records, to have higher rates of depression, mood disorders, etc.
It is on the level of child abuse to allow homosexuals to adopt or have children through artificial means. But that is un-PC "hate speech."
Imagine having to grow up when everyone called your mom "Butch Cassidy"!
Homosexual Agenda Pingl. One woman's viewpoint about "two mommies". Of course, andecdotal and all that. But the more stories the better.
let me know if anyone wants on/off this pinglist.
Thanks! I always appreciate being alerted to relevant articles, I miss some interesting ones.
bump.
That sounds much more preachy than I'd like, but I can't seem to reword it so it makes sense. Please take it in the spirit offered: as a comment from someone who is currently trying to make sense of something she wish hadn't been.
Pat is a woman?
okay fair enough...I've been there too and wouldn't want her to waste her life.
Life is wretched for many people, including kids of married straight couples, kids of "single moms," etc.
I think that if her "parents" hadn't made a big deal about it - it wouldn't have been a big deal. Many people in the past were raised by sisters, aunts, friends, mothers and grandmothers, or any combination thereof. Some were even raised by unmarried men, but men usually got a governess/ housekeeper or their sister or mother to actually take care of the child. Those who had no female relatives just did the best they could.
The whole problem is this "gay" program that is now being dropped on these kids, and they are now being expected to defend it.
Do you have any links to sources? This is going to be an issue for members of my family in a few years, I'd like to keep up on things.
A friend was born into a home with a mom and dad. They soon divorced and mom "discovered" that she was a lesbian. My friend went from a fairly normal tomboyish girl (OK, she was a really intelligent geeky kid) to a radical, in-your-face, sexually active lesbian. Before too long, none of us recognised her as the wonderful friend we'd grown to love.
yep exactly
Cassidy's story is not science. It's just her own feelings. Many researchers say most kids do just fine in these alternative family forms. Cassidy doesn't buy that research, though. "I don't think a fair study could be conducted because children currently in that family wouldn't necessarily be open to speaking their true feelings about it."
A few years back, she watched "20/20" interviews with children like her. "They were asked questions like: 'Are you happy? Do you love your parents?' I don't think it's fair to ask them those questions. These are their parents. They aren't going to say they are suffering, because they don't want to make their parents feel bad."
I agree it's totally absurd to expect an adult rationalization from CHILDREN. Children are so unaware and unknowing and no doubt very confused. It's the adults who try to put ideas and words into childrens impressionable minds.
I boldfaced what I consider the most salient passages. Can't have fathers. And why on earth would her mother have married a mayyy-an?! I thought sexual orientation only went one way -- gay!
"unatural and they always need a third party"
... or an all out orgie (blech) complete with plenty of sperm mixers and swizzle sticks. Lord deliver us from evil.
"I don't know that it would be any better for her if just tried to ignore it. There's something theraputic about being able to share why what you experienced others need to avoid."
I have a friend who tried to ignore her past which was painful and she is only now beginning to talk about it. Sometimes things eat you up inside and you are not even aware of it. I say we let these people talk and share their experience with others. It's not only theraputic for them....it's always good to see all sides to an issue.
Very good points.
I'm not making any judgements. Just reporting this young woman's POV.
Bingo. Back then it was acknowledged that "the situation isn't ideal but we are doing the best we can." This is a far cry from the attitude today.
And kids love their parents unless their parents are absolute monsters and sometimes even then.
Men are irrelevant now in this age of sperm donation, esp. DYI turkey baster types with no money.
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