Adam Carolla on Gay Parents vs Straight Parents [Video]

[Smart3]

Ive known way, way too many young men that never had strong father figures in their lives who screwed themselves up in their teens or twenties, enough that I can say with confidence that boys need a relatively constant male role models in their lives.

Im not saying it always turns out this way, or that I oppose gay adoption either. Im just saying having a dad around improves how boys act as they become men. Maybe its a role model, maybe its the fear dad might kick your ass at 17 and mom probably cant, I dont know.

Sure, but good fathers are pretty rare these days. Given the fact my biological father is pure evil, I am quite happy I was fatherless growing up and now.

I also don't have any male role models or any male blood relatives. As a lifelong feminist, I have long believed that single mothers are just as capable to raise children as a man/woman. The logic therefore applies to same-sex couples. I strongly prefer gay male couples to have the surrogate actively involved in the child's life, as I believe having a biological mother in your life is a big +1.

I would also want the sperm donor to a lesbian couple to have some contact with his offspring, not necessarily a must but it's definitely a good idea. (this requires the sperm donor to not be anonymous)

Lastly, I do believe in preferential treatment in regards to adoption:
Married opposite-sex couples with biological children of their own
Married same-sex couples with biological children of their own (child from a previous straight relationship)
Married couples with adopted children (for more than one year)
Married couples without children
Couple in committed relationship (5 years+) but no marriage
Single female with no felonies in five years
Single male with no felonies in five years

So I'm not actually for gay adoption, just not opposed to it as long as that's the only home they can expect to have.

 

[papitosabe]

I was also surprised the first time I heard it, but there's no evidence supporting the claim that a male's brain functions any differently than a female's brain.

have you ever talked to a woman? they're nuts!

anyways, give me a break...if someone doesn't think men and women don't think differently, then they are nuts as well.... are you kidding me? jeezus,.... and I don't need evidence or a study to tell me differently in this case.... y'all are wrong and I"m right...period...

 

[VoluntaryAmerican]

Ive known way, way too many young men that never had strong father figures in their lives who screwed themselves up in their teens or twenties, enough that I can say with confidence that boys need a relatively constant male role models in their lives.

Im not saying it always turns out this way, or that I oppose gay adoption either. Im just saying having a dad around improves how boys act as they become men. Maybe its a role model, maybe its the fear dad might kick your ass at 17 and mom probably cant, I dont know.

Exactly, right. I think it comes down to this and it is obviously observable in people around us.

Children should have a role model from both sexes.

 

[AGRP]

Ive known way, way too many young men that never had strong father figures in their lives who screwed themselves up in their teens or twenties, enough that I can say with confidence that boys need a relatively constant male role models in their lives.

Im not saying it always turns out this way, or that I oppose gay adoption either. Im just saying having a dad around improves how boys act as they become men. Maybe its a role model, maybe its the fear dad might kick your ass at 17 and mom probably cant, I dont know.

Prisons are packed with people without fathers. Its easy to get things over on mom both mentally and physically. Ever seen bronx tale? That movie sums up things very nicely.

 

[raystone]

Lastly, I do believe in preferential treatment in regards to adoption:
Married opposite-sex couples with biological children of their own
Married same-sex couples with biological children of their own (child from a previous straight relationship)
Married couples with adopted children (for more than one year)
Married couples without children
Couple in committed relationship (5 years+) but no marriage
Single female with no felonies in five years
Single male with no felonies in five years

So I'm not actually for gay adoption, just not opposed to it as long as that's the only home they can expect to have.

This seems like a good concept. Are there states doing this preferential treatment now ?