Homosexual couples should be able to adopt children.

1- Don't you beleive that having two male parents or two female parents would have the same or even better effect on the child than living with a single parent? Even though the child does not necessarily have 2 different gendered parents it does not mean it will not have both masculine and female effects in there life. Many children live in single parent homes, if the point you made which was " males that have lesbian mothers are more likely to have an effect to make them be lesss masculine and the reverse for female kids." would be contradicting considering the fact that according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human services 33% of adoptions are made by single parents, and the child could be influence by them as well since there is only one gender parent. Since same sex adoption should not be allowed shouldn't it be illegal for a single person to adopt a child be illegal as well? The American Psychological Association also states "Research suggests that sexual identities (including gender identity, gender-role behavior, and sexual orientation) develop in much the same ways among children of lesbian and gay mothers and fathers as they do among children of heterosexual parents". Therefore, they will develop the same way as they would in a heterosexual couple thus having no reason why homosexual couples should not adopt a child. 2- Social workers can worry and it is understandable any of them would since to some people suggest gays are not fit for parenting. Now let me explain, every child is different and every child reacts different ways, of course if a child finds out he or she is adoptive the reactions will range even in a heterosexual couple thus should not be a problem in homosexual couples since it is normal. Most children get embarrased by there parents sooner or later wheter it is because they are dorky, really tall, really short, very loud or anything that seems different to children or teenagers; in my personal experiance i've been embarrased by my parents too, they acted corny in front of my friends. The point i'm trying to make is that every parent has there differences and instead about worrying if were different and even doubting if our future children will be embarrased of us, we should teach them that it is OK to be different, that it is OK to be the only one who raises your hand in class that it is OK to be yourself no matter what ANYONE else says; creating this tipe of bond and letting your child now that its ok to be different will help them find who they really are and not be afraid of what other people think. If there friends tease them, obviously there not true friends; even if the child is embarrased sooner or later they will realize a parent is a special gift, wheter they are gay, lesbian, or straight. Because parents are who help you become who you are today. Our society has a problem with not accepting different types of people, we are who we are and as a society we should accept one another and move on as a nation with tolerance, peace, and prosperity. 3- "Of all sucide 30% is of gays and if kids parented by gays are treated like gays then they possibly count for this 30 percent." This statement first of all has no sources thus is invalid, secondly this is irrevelant because you are talking about gays in general these gays could be adults, elderly, or teenagers. Plus, if children that are gay end up with a gay family it would create a better atmosphere because they could relate more to them because of there same sex orientation thus would decrease the chances of them comitting suicide unlike if they were to be in a heterosexual couple's care. And to state that "if kids parented by gays are treated like gays" is ALSO irrevelant to say because you have no proof that kids adopted by gay men are treated like gays. My own cases: 1- Good alternative to provide children a loving home. As I have also stated before The American Psychological Association states that "Research suggests that sexual identities (including gender identity, gender-role behavior, and sexual orientation) develop in much the same ways among children of lesbian and gay mothers and fathers as they do among children of heterosexual parents". Now audience, who are you going to beleive The American Psychological Association or a statement that did not even come from a source? 2- Accepting Gays. As i stated in 2 arguments already i proved that children are NOT affected (including gender identity, gender-role behavior, and sexual orientation) if both parents are homosexual, and again this is proven by The American Psychological Association. 3- It will help to reach the end Homophobia. I never stated it would stop homophobia, i stated it will help to reach the end of Homophobia; as it is stated in the topic. And it is going to help stop it by letting people know that Gays and Lesbians ARE allowed to have the same rights as heterosexual couples do in adopting thus creating an input in society of accepting gays. 4- Reduce the number of Children in Foster homes. My opponent has no room to talk about not having statistics, he had 1 so called statistic that didn't even had a source. Anyway moving on to the good stuff, you AGAIN have no proof that children adopted by homosexuals will be treated like homosexuals. And could you stop misspelling society, it is really bothering me sorry. To respond to your statement "Homosexuality may never become accepted in this socity and so far my opponent hasnt addressed how it ever will." It should not matter if homosexuality will ever be completely accepted by society, they should have the same rights as heterosexual couples do in adopting a child; the child will have no different sex orientation,gender identity, or gender role behavior as was proven by the The American Psychological Association so therefore they should have the same right as heterosexual couples and single parents do in adopting a child. 5- It is immoral not to let Homosexual couples not be able to adopt a child No I do not mean unconstitutional if I would of meant that, I would of said that. Moving on, yes some christians not "christains" would view being gay wrong but should American really consider Christianity as there proof why gays shouldn't be allowed to adopt a child? An addition to that, as you said some christians beleive being gay is wrong, not all; and what is your proof that the U.S. is based on christianity? And when you say "does the constitution gie gays right does it say any where n the bill of rights freedom of sexuality no there for it does not apply" then we can easily say OK EVERYONE FROM NOW ON ALL STRAIGHT PEOPLE CAN'T ADOPT A CHILD! why should straight couples be able to but not gays? I have shown you in my other arguments that having homosexual parents do not affect your sexual development; and if they do get teased teenagers and children get teased many times because they have something that is unusual in there lifes. I saw a child today get teased for playing Pokemon cards instead of Yu-Gi-Oh cards, does that mean we should ban all use of Pokemon Cards because the child is getting teased for it? No, it doesn't. We should STOP denying Homosexual couples there right to adopt the child for the simple fact that they are different and start giving equal rights to them because they are humans too, they are the society too and they deserve the right to adopt a child too. I have proved that homosexual parents will not have an influence on the children's sexual orientation thus proving my opponent's whole purpose why homosexual parents can't adopt a child. My opponent has not proved another reason (with an actual source) that proves why homosexual parents can't adopt a child. This is why I urge you to vote Pro, Thank You. My 8000 Characters are done.