Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jun 28, 2014 0:04:29 GMT
Ha! Snared Enticed you, didn't I? Actually, this is a sincere post, but I'm also willing to be a provovateur to kickstart some lively discussion.
I had occasion today to spend some time with a delightful young man (maybe 11 y.o.) who happens to have two moms. He had that only-child vibe (although he has siblings) - you know, articulate, with an easy manner around an adult? Respectful and engaging - with beautiful manners - he told me all about his Lego collection and the army he's amassing. He asked my opinion about something we were discussing. I remembered to say "your moms" when talking about his parents, but he would have been fine if I'd forgotten. It's just no big deal for him. As he walked away, I had two thoughts: "That kid's going places," and "Someone's raising him right."
There are many same-sex parents in my neighborhood - mostly women; some men. None of the kids stand out as being scarred or confused, and certainly not tormented (but their parents chose an accepting community). They do soccer and summer camp and ice skating lessons, just like everybody else. They make their First Communions and get bar/bat mitzvahed. They go to prom and their parents act just as embarrassing at the "picture party" as the rest of us. The oldest kids are off to college now, and doing well. (Sidenote: I know one of the girls is gay; statistically, I know more gay kids of different-sex parents.)
I made a mental note to post this tonight on the new board. I know it's been discussed ad nauseum among Peas. Some of you have religious or moral objections. I get it; it's not your lifestyle choice. But I also know that many detractors have expressed sincere concerns about the emotional and social well-being of children raised by same sex parents. Since we all seem to be smoking the civility peace pipe so far, I thought I'd offer this as discussion topic.
(Sheesh. Shouldn't I be allowed to leapfrog to Junior Member by dint of word count alone?)
I had occasion today to spend some time with a delightful young man (maybe 11 y.o.) who happens to have two moms. He had that only-child vibe (although he has siblings) - you know, articulate, with an easy manner around an adult? Respectful and engaging - with beautiful manners - he told me all about his Lego collection and the army he's amassing. He asked my opinion about something we were discussing. I remembered to say "your moms" when talking about his parents, but he would have been fine if I'd forgotten. It's just no big deal for him. As he walked away, I had two thoughts: "That kid's going places," and "Someone's raising him right."
There are many same-sex parents in my neighborhood - mostly women; some men. None of the kids stand out as being scarred or confused, and certainly not tormented (but their parents chose an accepting community). They do soccer and summer camp and ice skating lessons, just like everybody else. They make their First Communions and get bar/bat mitzvahed. They go to prom and their parents act just as embarrassing at the "picture party" as the rest of us. The oldest kids are off to college now, and doing well. (Sidenote: I know one of the girls is gay; statistically, I know more gay kids of different-sex parents.)
I made a mental note to post this tonight on the new board. I know it's been discussed ad nauseum among Peas. Some of you have religious or moral objections. I get it; it's not your lifestyle choice. But I also know that many detractors have expressed sincere concerns about the emotional and social well-being of children raised by same sex parents. Since we all seem to be smoking the civility peace pipe so far, I thought I'd offer this as discussion topic.
(Sheesh. Shouldn't I be allowed to leapfrog to Junior Member by dint of word count alone?)
In the end, we are all the same. We want the best for our kids. 
