When a child cries for “Mommy,” neither Daddy will do.
This is one of the saddest blogs I've read in a while. A gay dad is trying to understand why his daughter would cry for a mother, even though she's never known one. The answer is obvious- she is made for, and craves, maternal love. "Mama" is both the near-universal...
Poly Parenting- Not a good deal for kids
This article shares the harrowing details of a N.Y Court's recent decision to give one boy "three parents." It's a horrifyingly tidy story about a child whose life is in chaos because three adults disregarded the "norms" of marriage- monogamy, complimentarily,...
Babies Without Sex- Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
There's a reason that nature determined sex as the avenue for baby-making. Because throughout history and cultures, sex has been preceded by scrutinizing one's potential mate to determine whether or not they are spouse-material and parent-material. Is he responsible?...
Don’t Ignore The Child’s Perspective On Gay Couples Commissioning Babies
Them Before Us Co-Founder Katy Faust recently published "Don't Ignore The Child's Perspective on Gay Couples Commissioning Babies" at The Federalist. The post is laced with studies on how the lives of children are impacted when their fundamental rights, itemized at...
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