Despite social awkwardness and the sluggishness of bureaucratic change, gay parents experience the same joys that all parents do. Despite all of the difficulties we face, the research continually shows that our children grow up well adjusted and with intact self-esteem. Regardless of one's personal or religious beliefs, the children of gay parents will be attending school and playing on the soccer field with the children of heterosexual parents. As parents we will be attending the same school plays and field trips. Perhaps someday our adult children might marry each other and we will be members of the same extended family.
All parents have hopes and dreams for their children.
One hope we all have is for our children to be accepted among their peers. As parents we must all work together so that our children are comfortable with diversity, and for a future where loving our children is the strongest bond that parents can share with one another. She can be contacted through her work address at 321 Washington Ave., Albany NY 12206. Altfammag and AFM are trademarks of Alternative Family Magazine. All rights reserved.