Which is an accurate description of homosexual (or gay-lesbian) families?
a. A nurturing environment is lacking.
b. The children become homosexual like their parents.
c. The stability needed to raise healthy children is lacking.
d. The quality of parenting is equivalent to that of nongay parents.
ANS: D
Although gay or lesbian families may be different from heterosexual families, the environment can be as healthy as any other. Lacking a nurturing environment and stability is reflective on the parents and family, not the type of family. There is little evidence to support that children become homosexual like their parents.
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