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"(The Hill) — A new study found that children of same-sex parents have home
lives that are as good or better than those of heterosexual couples.
The research, published in the
BMJ Global Health journal, analyzed 34 studies
across countries where same-sex marriage is legal.
In the study, they compared the development of children who were raised by
couples that identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer or transgender — with
those raised by heterosexual parents. The researchers, who were based in the
U.S. and China, used data from 16 of the studies for their meta-analyses of the
topic.
Their results suggested that children, especially preschool ages, may have a
better psychological adjustment when raised by sexual minority couples than
those raised by heterosexual couples.
The study also found that children raised by same-sex, or sexual minority,
parents may have better relationships with their children than those raised by
traditional heterosexual couples.
When analyzing relationship satisfaction and parental mental health, as well as
family and parenting stress, the researchers found similar results among both
groups.
Children also have similar physical health outcomes in both households,
according to the study."
Via Lisa Stranger.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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