Marriage and Family: Same-Sex Unions and Parenting
Same-sex couples getting married and acting as parents - who would have thought our society would ever be considering this proposal? But we are ... and the consequences to ourselves, our children and our society are enormous. Here you will find solid research resources for understanding why same-sex marriage and parenting are so troubling. It is our desire these materials will help equip you to become an intelligent defender of the necessary social role of husband and wife, mother and father and why they both need each other.
Features
The Rest of the Story: Does the AAP approve same-sex parenting?
The statement of approval does not reflect the research.
Focus on the Family's Position Statement on Same-Sex 'Marriage' and Civil Unions
Marriage is a sacred, legal and social union ordained by God to be a life-long, sexually exclusive relationship between one man and one woman.
Why Children Need Father-Love and Mother-Love
Children do best when they have daily access to the different and complementary ways mothers and fathers parent.
Debate-Tested Sound Bites on Defending Marriage
These are debate-tested soundbites that work for defending marriage in the same-sex marriage debate.
Are Same-Sex Families Good for Children?
In Massachusetts, you won’t find the words “husband” and “wife” on marriage applications. Clerks of the court performing marriages are instructed to use “party A” and “party B” instead.
Quick Facts
Mom and Dad: Kids need both
Exploring the Issue
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Talking Points on Civil Unions
Same-Sex Marriage: How to Respond Intelligently and CompassionatelyWhy Not Gay Marriage?
Focus on the FamilyExamining the Research on Same-Sex Parenting
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