Author Question: Tyler and Gabe, a gay couple in a long-term committed relationship, have a son together and recently ... (Read 34 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

Tyler and Gabe, a gay couple in a long-term committed relationship, have a son together and recently decided to split-up. Tyler, the biological parent of their son, will retain primary custody of their son.

As a same-sex couple, what issue may create complications, once the couple splits-up?

a. As a single dad, Tyler may loose custody of their son.
b. Child support from Gabe is not legally mandated and will not be enforced by the courts.
c. Studies show that same-sex couples are more likely than straight couples to have tumultuous breakups, likely having a negative impact on the children involved caught in the middle of a breakup.
d. Studies show that same-sex couples are less likely than straight couples to keep the other parent involved in their children's lives once a breakup has occurred.

Question 2

Studies show that lesbian mothers are more concerned with ____ than are single heterosexual mothers.

a. vaccinating their children
b. providing male role models for their children
c. having their children grow up with their extended family
d. having a sibling for their child