Research into the behaviour of children with same-sex parents
Deni Mazrekaj, a sociologist at Utrecht 木瓜福利影视, studied the behaviour of children with same-sex parents. Mazrekaj: 'Our study of the situation in the Netherlands focused on emotional problems, behavioural problems, hyperactivity, antisocial behaviour and problems with peers. We didn't find significant differences between the children with same-sex parents and those with opposite-sex parents in any of these areas.' His findings were published in the
Same-sex parents are often faced with considerable stress factors relating to their sexual orientation. They must cope with a unique set of prejudices and prohibitive legal circumstances. This additional stress may well lead to reduced physical and mental health, potentially causing problematic behavioural outcomes in their children. Mazrekaj was interested to learn whether this is actually the case. He compared children (between the ages of 6 and 16) of same- and opposite-sex parents.
9 of the 27 EU countries currently prohibit adoption by same-sex parents.
Eliminating obstacles to adoption
The study's conclusion that children with same-sex parents display similar levels of behavioural adjustment to those with opposite-sex parents is an important finding, as Mazrekaj explains. '9 of the 27 EU countries currently prohibit adoption by same-sex parents. A common argument: children will suffer negative consequences because their parents are of the same sex.' Mazrekaj's research debunks this argument. 'Children with same-sex parents are actually doing really well. We also found evidence of that in . I think it's important to eliminate any obstacles for parents of the same sex who want to adopt.'