Amanda and Christine are a lesbian couple considering adoption. They have several concerns, such as how their child will be treated by others, but they also know that several studies suggest that their child will benefit from having gay parents.
Which is an example of a research finding that supports the notion that gay couples may have better parenting skills than straight couples?
a. a study showing that boys raised by gay men are twice as likely to earn straight As in high school
b. a study showing that girls raised by gay men are able to read at a younger age
c. a study showing that girls raised by lesbians tend to have higher self-esteem
d. a study showing that boys raised by lesbians tend to choose careers associated with traditional gender roles
Question 2
What is a concern of some people regarding children being raised by gays and lesbians?
a. Their academic performance will likely be below average.
b. They will inevitably rebel against their parents and disassociate themselves from the gay community.
c. They will likely be confused about their gender-identity.
d. They will try to recruit other children into the gay community.
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