Adoption has never really been easy for families in the United States. For many years single mothers were not allowed to adopt. Gay couples were also discriminated against; the problem is they still are. Many conservative Americans (both Democrat and Republican) feel that gay couples not be able to adopt. The reasons for this concern are somewhat understandable. Critics feel that the life a child will experience will be too unconventional for them. They feel that it may cause distress for them, considering the teasing they may receive. Others, like Virginian Sen. Tim Kaine, shy away from the subject because it leads to other controversial topics like gay rights and gay marriage. As a country that was based on Christian principles, this may make some people uneasy. Sen. Kaine, who is running for office is refusing to state whether he agrees with this or not. I think something needs to be said. How is it that we are in the year 2011 and we we're still prohibiting people from marrying and adopting children? To me this is no different than if a race of people (African American, Asian, Latino) were prohibited from adopting. Discrimination is discrimination no matter how you look at it. I believe that our adoption standards/requirements need to be updated. They are loving parents out there that are being looked over because of their sexual orientation, that should never be the case.
~Courtesy of the Washington Post
I understand why people would be prejudice against certain couples and people adopting. Children are very sacred and cherished in America so what they are exposed to and who they are raised by is always a very controversial issue. Most people believe that children should be raised by their original parents or a man and woman couple. Anyone who could confuse the child into an "unnatural" life are seen as bad parents. Being gay or single does not change the parenting abilities of these people. Anyone can be a bad parent just as easily as they can be a good one.
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