SAME-SEX PARENTS ARE BETTER PARENTS?
According to Dr. Charlotte Patterson, there is no evidence to support the notion that lesbian and heterosexual women differ in their child-rearing approaches. Though same-sex couples have been found to divide the workload of child-rearing and childcare more evenly and report being more satisfied with their relationships and their partners. Moreover, some studies have found that lesbian mothers and gay parents may display superior parenting skills to their heterosexual counterparts. Given the substantial evidence on same-sex parenting, APA has resolved that “the sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation of natural, or prospective adoptive or foster parents should not be the sole or primary variable considered in custody or placement cases.”
