October 2, 2006
Part 7
Q. But haven't medical and psychological groups said same-sex parenting is fine?
Mr. Stanton begins by asking about various medical and psycological organizations who support same-sex parenting, then clearly states "Those organizations are wrong". In order to support his claim, he turns to the statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics:
"Is it the case that children born to lesbian couples 'can have the same advantages and the same expectations for health, adjustment, and development as can parents who are heterosexual,"
Mr. Stanton informs us that this statement was not the opinion of a majority of AAP members, but a committee of just 8 members. (The Supreme Court has 9.) Apparently their statement sparked a considerable controversy among the Academy membership. (Articles in support of and opposing the decision) Mr. Stanton would rather focus our attention on what he perceives as "activism" than on the research behind the statement. (The difference between activism and advocacy is in whether you agree.)
Mr. Stanton finally begins to discuss the research on same-sex parenting, but begins by setting two requirements for "good" research. The first requirement is a large population to study and the second requirement is a long time to study the impact. He then talks about the conclusion reached by the American Academy of Pediatrics that children in same-sex homes do just as well as children in heterosexual families. Quoting from the AAP study:
"Research exploring the diversity of parental relationships among gay and lesbian parents is just beginning.""The small and nonrepresentative samples studied and the relatively young age of most of the children suggest some reserve."
I have read that study, these are two sentences out of a huge study. Why does he stop there? Why doesn't he quote this sentence as well?
"However, the weight of evidence gathered during several decades using diverse samples and methodologies is persuasive in demonstrating that there is no systematic difference between gay and nongay parents in emotional health, parenting skills, and attitudes toward parenting."
Mr. Stanton does not continue to discuss the findings of the study, because he has told you everything he wants you to know. He does not want you to know this:
"A growing body of scientific literature demonstrates that children who grow up with 1 or 2 gay and/or lesbian parents fare as well in emotional, cognitive, social, and sexual functioning as do children whose parents are heterosexual. Children’s optimal development seems to be influenced more by the nature of the relationships and interactions within the family unit than by the particular structural form it takes.""The gender identity of preadolescent children raised by lesbian mothers has been found consistently to be in line with their biologic sex. None of the more than 300 children studied to date have shown evidence of gender identity confusion, wished to be the other sex, or consistently engaged in cross-gender behavior. No differences have been found in the toy, game, activity, dress, or friendship preferences of boys or girls who had lesbian mothers, compared with those who had heterosexual mothers."
Why wouldn't he want you to know? Because it would end his presentation, and there are three questions left to go.
Posted by Anna at October 2, 2006 12:10 AM
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