What is the stance of the American Academy of Pediatrics on same-sex parenthood?
a. The well-being of a child is not related to the parents' sexual orientation.
b. Having two heterosexual parents is required for well-being and stability.
c. As long as one parent provides a heterosexual perspective, the child will most likely be well adjusted.
d. Same sex couples are not effective parents.
A Correct Answer: The well-being of a child is not related to the parents' sexual orientation.
Feedback for Correct Answer: The APA has stated, "parenting effectiveness and the adjustment development and psychological well-being of children is unrelated to parental sexual orientation" (Schlatter and Steinback, 2010, p. 32).
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