tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post8826795307295699099..comments2024-03-25T05:23:41.171-04:00Comments on Bilbo's Random Thought Collection: Sex, Marriage, and HysteriaBilbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213505386288233192noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-39679257005009938922015-06-30T02:12:15.481-04:002015-06-30T02:12:15.481-04:00What are gender-specific life lessons and can'...What are gender-specific life lessons and can't the extended family or even family friends fill those needs just like they can help in single parent households? I doubt even the majority of "normal" families provide manly-man and lady-woman lessons or gender-specific role models. A child needs human life lessons and non-gender specific role models to reach their full potential. A man's or woman's perspective on opposite gender issues isn't necessarily a bad thing for any child.Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-32960524216658415652015-06-29T12:48:56.105-04:002015-06-29T12:48:56.105-04:00Peggy, I don't argue that a same-sex couple ca...Peggy, I don't argue that a same-sex couple can raise and love a child, and do it better than a dysfunctional "traditional" set of parents. But I still believe that a child is best served when he or she has parents who can provide gender-specific life lessons. Dave's point about children of same-sex couples not being "accidents or unplanned" is a good one. I don't claim to have all the answers, or that my point of view is absolutely correct - if I did that, I'd be in the GOP. I wrote from the heart, without the intent to malign anyone. I know (from long experience reading your blog) what forms your opinions, and I respect them. I'm just approaching with a different point of view. Bilbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213505386288233192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-24768032225029519222015-06-29T12:28:17.524-04:002015-06-29T12:28:17.524-04:00I haven't studied the topic, but I think I'...I haven't studied the topic, but I think I've seen references to research indicating that a child having two different-sex parents is generally better-equipped for life than a child having two same-sex parents. One thing I've not seen, however, is anything relating to this fact: children of same-sex parents are not accidents or unplanned. I think that automatically gives them a leg up vis-a-vis many kids in heterosexual families.Gonzo Davehttp://50states50weekends.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-91276107570997149752015-06-29T11:18:04.210-04:002015-06-29T11:18:04.210-04:00Logistically two adults in a household is better f...Logistically two adults in a household is better for kids than a single adult with no additional support. And two gay adults are not going to 'turn' a kid gay as the right wing extremists claim. Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00017192454403363349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-16608565492919074212015-06-29T10:21:49.545-04:002015-06-29T10:21:49.545-04:00Yea, divorce isn't the right environment in wh...Yea, divorce isn't the right environment in which to raise children. They need 2 loving parents under the same roof demonstrating love, hard work, family first and discipline, structure and love for a child to thrive. The horrors of same sex loving families.<br /><br />Having seen first-hand many same sex couples raising great healthy adjusted children, I find your statement utterly silly. But it's your right to have that opinion so Bill you don't have to marry a gay person, your kids will be fine. <br /><br />My sister married a man of a different race and she heard the same things. Her children have masters degrees in various successful careers, one working on an MBA. They were told the same things when they married. The horrors, the difficulties for their children. It made the children, open, empathetic, smart and resourceful. Damn what a shame! Happy, successful, well-adjusted kids from 2 loving parents. What a mess!Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247428494327269983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-15037891136818624252015-06-29T09:22:54.095-04:002015-06-29T09:22:54.095-04:00Alex, I'll take "Hysteria" for 500.Alex, I'll take "Hysteria" for 500.<br />KathyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12723937251892708482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-19537415362978041062015-06-29T07:23:00.845-04:002015-06-29T07:23:00.845-04:00It's good to live and let live. And not make ...It's good to live and let live. And not make a problem out of everything that is different.eViL pOp TaRthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15039755407564122331noreply@blogger.com