Some people are fearful of allowing gays and lesbians to adopt children because several studies have shown that homosexual parents are more likely to molest their children, and that their children are more likely to become gay or lesbian.

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This statement is false. There is no scientific evidence to support the notion that homosexual parents are more likely to molest their children or that their children are more likely to become gay or lesbian. Studies have consistently shown that children raised by same-sex parents do not experience any negative outcomes compared to those raised by opposite-sex parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics and numerous other professional organizations have affirmed that sexual orientation of parents has no bearing on their ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their children.

Some People Are Fearful of Allowing Gays and Lesbians to Adopt