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Raising a child with two homosexual parents<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You and your partner are in a committed, loving relationship and want to add a beautiful little bundle of joy to complete your family. You may have some questions and concerns about raising a child. It\u2019s always best to speak with your partner about every important decision beforehand as to avoid uncomfortable or confrontation situations later.<\/p>\n

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What difficulties might you face?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The unfortunate reality is that you probably will face varying levels of discrimination, from strangers asking \u201cwhere\u2019s your mommy?\u201d to people outwardly chastising you for having a child. Although attitudes toward gay and lesbian marriage are changing quickly, there will be some less-accepting people you may encounter along the way. But remember, you know that you are giving your child all the love, dedication, and care they deserve, so the opinion of others does not really matter.<\/p>\n

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You may also face discrimination from childless, homosexual couples who view not having children as a part of gay culture. They may see you in a different light than before or that you are judging them for not having children. However, just like prejudice heterosexuals, it\u2019s not your job to change their minds. You\u2019re creating a stable, loving family, so their judgements don\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n

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There is also the inevitability that children at your kid\u2019s school may make fun of him or her. Kids can be cruel, but they will always find something. If your child didn\u2019t have two moms or two dads, maybe they would say that he or she is too smart or too short or too whatever. Yes, having homosexual parents will be an easy target, but teasing in general in unavoidable. What\u2019s more important is to make sure that your child feels like he or she lives in a safe and open environment where these issues can be discussed. Also, it\u2019s important to explain at an early age why people will think his or her family is different, but also explain why it\u2019s not. He or she still has parents that love and care for them just like a heterosexual family.<\/p>\n

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Talking about sexuailty with your child<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Talking about sex with a child is often a stressful topic for parents. When your child inevitably asks you \u201cwhere do babies come from\u201d or \u201cwhy don\u2019t I have a mommy and a daddy,\u201d you may panic and not know what to say. It\u2019s important to be honest with your child and explain why he or she has two mommies or daddies in an open and truthful way. Just like his or her friends\u2019 parents, you love each other and wanted to have a family. As for \u201cwhere babies come from\u201d, do what you feel comfortable with at the time.<\/p>\n

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Do you want a mother\/father figure in your child\u2019s life?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This is a difficult topic for many homosexual parents to deal with because it may lead you to believe that you\u2019re not providing enough for your child. If you do decide to have a close friend or relative of the opposite sex take an important role in your child\u2019s life, then that person is just another member of a loving, caring family who may also provide different support and companionship to your son or daughter. If you choose not to, then rest assured that your child will encounter people from the opposite sex in his or her daily life whether it\u2019s a teacher, doctor, or a friend\u2019s parent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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