The 80's: The Negative Effects Of A Homosexual Household

According to the US Census Bureau, “Sixteen percent of same-sex couple households had an own child (biological, step, or adopted child of the householder) in their household in 2011” (United States Census Bureau). The United States Census Bureau is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. For many years, same-sex households have been perceived as a negative environment for the child. But, in fact, it has been proven that same-sex households can have the same effect as a heterosexual household. Throughout history, studies have shown that having homosexual parents has not been proven to have a significant effect on their children.
As the years have progressed,
NORC discovered that, “The change toward acceptance of homosexuality began in the late 1980s after years of remaining relatively constant. In 1973, 70 percent of people felt same-sex relations are “always wrong,” and in 1987, 75 percent held that view. By 2000, however, that number dropped to 54 percent and by 2010 was down to 43.5 percent” (Americans Move Dramatically Toward Acceptance of Homosexuality). As stated before, the 80’s was the beginning of a change in mindset for society towards homosexuality as a whole. In addition, during the time period from 1988 to 2010, NORC discovered that, “The rise in support for same-sex marriage has been especially dramatic over the last two decades. It went from 11 percent approval in 1988 to 46 percent in 2010” (Americans Move Dramatically Toward Acceptance of Homosexuality). The rising support for same-sex marriage that began in the 80’s, will only continue to grow as we progress into the future.
When it comes down to the well being of the child, the environment that is provided is a key significant variable. In
The APA, American Psychological Association, is an association that advances the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives. In their article, “Sexual Orientation, Parents, and Children,” which was adopted by APA Council of Representatives, they discuss the topic of same-sex parents and their children. They point out that society thinks the children of same-sex parents may have difficulty in the area of sexual identity for themselves. According to the APA, “Research suggests that sexual identities (including gender identity, gender-role behavior, and sexual orientation) develop in much the same ways among children of lesbian mothers as they do among children of heterosexual parents” (Sexual Orientation, Parents, and Children). Society’s belief that having same-sex parents alters the sexual identity of the child is considered false due to the research conducted by APA. An additional association that shares a common belief with APA is the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, abbreviated AACAP. On their website, AACAP has an article, “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Parents,” that discusses LGBT parents and their effect on their children. In this article, AACAP states that, “Research has shown that in contrast to common beliefs, children of lesbian, gay, or transgender parents: Are not more likely