LGBT adoption is the adoption of children by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. This may be in the form of a joint adoption by a same-sex couple, adoption by one partner of a same-sex couple of the other's biological child (step-child adoption) and adoption by a single LGBT person. Joint adoption by same-sex couples is legal in 25 countries. Opponents of LGBT adoption question whether same-sex couples have the ability to be adequate parents while other opponents question whether natural law implies that children of adoption possess a natural right to be raised by heterosexual parents. Since constitutions and statutes usually fail to address the adoption rights of LGBT persons, judicial decisions often determine whether they can serve as parents either individually or as couples.
85% Yes |
15% No |
78% Yes |
13% No |
7% Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
1% No, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child |
1% No, and adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before offering to gay couples |
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0% No, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children |
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@936CGW62yrs2Y
Yes, but after background checks
@9NN29JZ2mos2MO
I believe all homes, both straight and homosexuals should be background checked. I don't believe trans people should be allowed adopt, as if they are struggling with their own identity, how can they be expected to raise a child and help them understand their own identity.
@9NBDKV32mos2MO
No, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children, this is indoctrination. The child is far more likely to be lgbt. It’s fact
@9G7FZP610mos10MO
Neither, the emphasise should be what is in the best interest of the child not the sexual orientation of parents. I would probably say though in most instances a father and mother would be in their best interest.
@9FF3CYC10mos10MO
If the straight couple have tried for a baby and failed countless times they should have priority over 2 who cannot conceive a child.
@9MC5HGW3mos3MO
They should have the same rights, but I think straight couples (in same circumstances as comparable gay couple) should be given priority as studies have shown that not having the typical maternal and paternal figures in your life can negatively impact child development.
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