According to a Cambridge University psychologist, children with homosexual parents are no less adjusted than children with heterosexual parents. Michael Lamb, who heads the Department of Social and Developmental Psychology at Cambridge claims "studies have found children do not require both a male and female parent," and that this fact is documented by "broad research".

This claim seems to fly in the face of every piece of research I've seen on the issue. Children of functional heterosexual couples seem to do much better socially and psychologically, as opposed to single-parent families, when receiving the unique approach of a male and female parent. As we have stated again and again, Moms and Dads do things differently and each has valuable lessons to impart upon a child.

Also disturbing about this piece of news is why it was being considered during the arguments about gay marriage. When last I checked, California's Proposition 8 law said nothing of adoption or a right to be a parent. It's sole focus was marriage. But, as usual, we're grouping children in with marriage and that is a dangerous correlation in this matter.

Children are being used as pawns, just as they are so often in family court. If two men or women want to get married, that is a matter of public law and religious dogma (if the couple is spiritual in any sense). Getting married requires a license. Becoming a parent does not. Our society has proven that just about any idiot can do it!

A debate such as this opens the door to government intervention on heterosexual couples' ability to parent. The State could become the deciding factor on whether or not you are able to procreate. Sound like fun? While they already do that in instances of adoption, that is understandable because you are talking about the literal purchase of a child. It may sound harsh or a bit strange, but that is what occurs. A couple spends a lot of money to acquire a child birthed by someone else. Now imagine the State regulating all aspects of parenting. "Oh, we're so sorry. Your S.A.T. scores weren't very high. You might make a stupid baby. Application for boinking denied!"

We would like to know your thoughts on these issues. Should parenting be part of the gay marriage debate? Do you believe the children of heterosexual and homosexual couples have the same chance of being "well adjusted"? Leave your comments below.

Source article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/01/children-thrive-equally-with-same-sex-heterosexual-parents-psychologist-testifies-at-prop-8-trial.html