same-sex partners is geometrically larger than the rate of children of heterosexual parents. A recent survey concludes that nine out of twenty-five (36%) children of lesbian mothers and four out of twenty-one (19%) children of heterosexual mothers reported same-sex attraction. Additionally, six of twenty-five (24%) children of lesbian mothers and zero of twenty-one (0%) children of heterosexual mothers reported becoming involved with someone of the same gender (Williams 308). Clearly, the child’s sexual preference is affected by the parent’s sexuality.A child of homosexual parents may also have affected behavior. Serious health problems may incur from being a child of gay or lesbian couples. Past research on children of lesbian or gay couples is marred my methodological problems, including heavy reliance on self-reporting and a tendency to ignore evidence not supporting a conclusion. Boys raised by masculine fathers feel more secure and generally do not commit crimes. Boys of lesbians may be susceptible to this behavior. Homosexuals also have a history of unstable relationships, so the children may suffer family disruptions often.Another peril involved with same-sex couples is their history of substance abuse. As a group, same-sex couples are known for substance abuse, which may lead to a shorter life expectancy than heterosexuals, as well as a bad influence on children (Williams 308).Despite some failures, the family of a husband, wife, and children offers yet the best environment for human development. Same-sex marriage may eventually damage the norm in our society and disrupt human life. Many factors demonstrate that same-sex marriage is a disruption to human life. The social unacceptability of same-sex marriage, the danger of contracting AIDS, and the bad influence of children prove that homosexual marriage should not be legalized. ...
