Homosexual Parenting: Is It Time For Change?

½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ® · #1 01-21-2005, 11:58 AM

From the American College Of Pediatricians January 22, 2004

http://www.acpeds.org/?CONTEXT=art&c...SKIT=711636269

Risks of Homosexual Lifestyle to Children

Violence among homosexual partners is two to three times more common than among married heterosexual couples. Homosexual partnerships are significantly more prone to dissolution than heterosexual marriages with the average homosexual relationship lasting only two to three years. Homosexual men and women are reported to be inordinately promiscuous involving serial sex partners, even within what are loosely-termed "committed relationships." Individuals who practice a homosexual lifestyle are more likely than heterosexuals to experience mental illness, substance abuse, suicidal tendencies, and shortened life spans. Although some would claim that these dysfunctions are a result of societal pressures in America, the same dysfunctions exist at inordinately high levels among homosexuals in cultures were the practice is more widely accepted. Children reared in homosexual households are more likely to experience sexual confusion, practice homosexual behavior, and engage in sexual experimentation. Adolescents and young adults who adopt the homosexual lifestyle, like their adult counterparts, are at increased risk of mental health problems, including major depression, anxiety disorder, conduct disorder, substance dependence, and especially suicidal ideation and suicide attempts.

Conclusion

The research literature on childrearing by homosexual parents is limited. The environment in which children are reared is absolutely critical to their development. Given the current body of research, the American College of Pediatricians believes it is inappropriate, potentially hazardous to children, and dangerously irresponsible to change the age-old prohibition on homosexual parenting, whether by adoption, foster care, or by reproductive manipulation. This position is rooted in the best available science.

Serrart · #2 01-21-2005, 12:20 PM

Excuse me, but what is that exactly? It's far away from an acceptable scientific article. And honestly a college that has as a mission "expect societal forces to support the two-parent, father-mother family unit and provide for children role models of ethical character and responsible behavior", seems to me more a political group than a scientic association. JMHO

Romy

markolas · #3 01-21-2005, 12:23 PM

Yeah, the article is unscientific, filled with falsehoods, and slanders every gay and lesbian on the planet. I'd love to see this thread removed.

markolas · #4 01-21-2005, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lux

Conclusion

You're a ****-stirring loony who'll go anywhere and steal anything to make you feel legitimate in your prejudice.

ontheEdgeof17 · #5 01-21-2005, 12:54 PM

I think someone is having insecurities with their own sexual identity....Hence the continuous threads about homosexuality.

...and yet again, I don't care.

Gimme a cookie. I haven't said anything about "gays" in awhile.

greatdarkwing · #6 01-21-2005, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Gimme a cookie. I haven't said anything about "gays" in awhile.

Whats your address?

~Alex

SuzeQuze · #7 01-21-2005, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

I think someone is having insecurities with their own sexual identity....Hence the continuous threads about homosexuality.

...and yet again, I don't care.

Gimme a cookie. I haven't said anything about "gays" in awhile.

Hey nice Go Go's quote, Curtis!

Here's a cookie.

½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ® · #8 01-21-2005, 01:07 PM

I found the link on a message board and it’s for information purposes only.. I was hoping to see a few opinions and thanks for dropping in.

It’s a thread no different than the one strandinthewind posted about SpongeBob and no it shouldn’t be deleted.

ontheEdgeof17 · #9 01-21-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Hey nice Go Go's quote, Curtis!

Here's a cookie.

Thanks Alex, but this one looks realllllllllllly good.

I'm craving a Subway cookie now. Those are the best!

SuzeQuze · #10 01-21-2005, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Thanks Alex, but this one looks realllllllllllly good.

I'm craving a Subway cookie now. Those are the best!

It does. And I just saw a girl at the cafe with 2 cookies and I was like, "Oh I wish I could have one of those...". Dude, I am seriously salivating!

greatdarkwing · #11 01-21-2005, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Thanks Alex, but this one looks realllllllllllly good.

I'm craving a Subway cookie now. Those are the best!

I cant eat cookies anymore...

Looking good comes at a price...but I used to LOVE Subway cookies, as well as Burger King cookies (drools...)

I also miss cheesecake

ontheEdgeof17 · #12 01-21-2005, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by greatdarkwing

I cant eat cookies anymore...

Looking good comes at a price...but I used to LOVE Subway cookies, as well as Burger King cookies (drools...)

I also miss cheesecake

I don't eat sweets anyway. During the middle of a lecture on Pituitary disorders, I did crave a Reese's cup and got one a break. I couldn't resist.

ontheEdgeof17 · #13 01-21-2005, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

It does. And I just saw a girl at the cafe with 2 cookies and I was like, "Oh I wish I could have one of those...". Dude, I am seriously salivating!

The M&M/Choc. Chip combo cookies are the best! I haven't had one in a reallllllllllly long time. I try not to look at them.

greatdarkwing · #14 01-21-2005, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

I don't eat sweets anyway. During the middle of a lecture on Pituitary disorders, I did crave a Reese's cup and got one a break. I couldn't resist.

They say its just always best to satisfy your cravings in small doses. For example, every now and then I'll get a chocolate craving, so what I do is buy those multi-pack hershey mini-bars (with mr goodbar and milk/dark chocolate) and I'll eat 2 to satisfy the cravings. I also buy those 60 calorie fudge pops and every now and then ill fight a craving with 1 of those.

gldstwmn · #15 01-21-2005, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®

I found the link on a message board and it’s for information purposes only.. I was hoping to see a few opinions and thanks for dropping in.

It’s a thread no different than the one strandinthewind posted about SpongeBob and no it shouldn’t be deleted.

Your link is not from a credible news organization and it's clearly an op-ed piece not "news." Huge difference.