As more people “came out of the closet” gays and lesbians are becoming more socially accepted. They currently are battling for equality in a variety of areas. Even though the number of children adoptions would increase, No, gay and lesbians couples should not be allowed to adopt kids. It has been research and it’s said that it confuses children about gender roles and expectations of society. The gay and lesbians lifestyle is not something to be encouraged, as a lot of research shows it leads to a much lower life expectancy, psychological disorders, and other problems.
Adoption Rights Equality for Same-Sex Couples Abstract A child being adopted by same-sex couples is one of the biggest controversies in our world today. Same-sex couples should have the right to freely adopt because they too can provide a loving and safe environment for children. Why do minorities of people think gay couples should have the right to adopt? Adopting a child is not a right it is a privilege. Same sex couples form relationships that are more stable than many regular couple.
And the concise statements build anticipation, which is concluded with what the writer wants the reader to accept as a fact; Evan and his two moms are a family. Second, she cites evidence in variety of areas. For example, she writes, "In Madison, Wis., a couple who applied at the Y with their kids for a family membership was turned down because both were women. It's one of those small things that can make you feel small" (Quindlen). She is trying to use her evidence to show how society treats gay.
The reason being, she noticed other children, a little more aged, speaking about subjects such as sex in front of them. Irene thinks she can insure her sons a happy childhood by keeping "the race problem" hidden from them. However the huband opposes her idea of restraining the children from these facts. Brian asks," 'What was the use of our trying to keep them from learning the word 'nigger' and its connotation? They found out, didn't they?
The government and charities spend huge amounts of money on the child welfare system. So, if homosexuals are given the right to adopt a child, it would not only benefit the child but also the community. He is right by reminding us that it is far better for a child to be raised by a mother and a father but he neglects that homosexuals can raise a child, too. A child is taught to say “mom” or “dad”, he or she is not automatically born with the ability to say that. Therefore, between two male homosexuals, there can be a father and a mother.
Injustice Act “If homosexuals are allowed their civil rights, then so would prostitute, or thief, or anyone else…” To be young and realize you were gay in the 1970s was to await an adulthood encumbered with dim career prospects, fake wedding rings and darkened bar windows. Harvey Milk came long as the last dim of hope’ People told him no openly gay man could win political office. Fortunately, he ignored them. And then Harvey Milk school was founded for anyone who feels out casted from the society of prejudices and injustice. However, even within its very own school, injustice still exists as an inevitable effect of the society nowadays.
Teen-Parent Communication About Sex When young people feel unconnected at home, family, and school, they may become involved in activities that put their health at risk. However, when parents affirm the values of their children, young people often develop positive, healthy attitudes about themselves, therefore delaying in sexual activity. The writer’s purpose(s) for writing these articles is because risky teen behavior is on the rise, and what are parents and families doing/not doing to promote safe behavior? I chose these articles because I am a teen parent, and I feel that if I had been able to have “the talk” sooner, more in depth, and more often, that it may have prevented my pregnancy. Teen Sexuality’s research showed a few things: Adolescents who stated that they were connected with their parents were more likely than other teens to delay sexual intercourse.
Depression and suicide goes back to preteens/children not being emotionally or physiologically mature enough to have sex. Since many young people will have sex to show the other partner that they “love” them, when in reality it isn't love and often leaves one of the two heartbroken which may lead to depression. Meeker also discuses obscene rap lyrics, lurid reports of teen orgies and the high school "craze" for oral sex and blames: post-60s permissiveness, the misguided association of condoms with safety and sexualized media imagery and gives examples of, the popular magazine Cosmopolitan and television series Ally McBeal. In the end her
She says, “if a student says that something is not the same as what their parents have told them, we were instructed to tell them that mom and dad are wrong.” The standards also enforce the practice and teaching of homosexuality. Incorporating same-sex parents and couples into the children’s literature and math problems, and teaching that homosexuality is normal and healthy. Along the line of homosexual acceptance, schools are to allow students who wish to be of the opposite gender access that gender’s facilities, such as bathrooms and locker
One of the arguments of co-education is the idea that it provides too many distractions for students. Several scholars have argued that these distractions have led to less attention on school work and class participation, due to girls and boys trying to impress each other. Furthermore, it has also been argued that students who are intimidated by the opposite sex may also be affected by low performance and low grades. Many educators believe that single-sex education does not enforce any type of gender-based stereotypes or adolescent subculture. Due to this, single-sex schools have been established to combat these issues.