As in "every child deserves a mom and dad" and the variations thereon we hear from the anti-gay mob when arguing against same-sex marriage (because in their minds, marriage = children). This, of course, is the short, easy version of Tony Perkins' perennial whopper, "Social science has conclusively proven that children to best when raised by their married biological parents." Unfortunately for Perkins, that's not true (no surprise there, but it certainly doesn't stop him from repeating it at every opportunity), which is something we knew already, but a series of studies coming out of Australia recently indicate that not only is it not true, the reality is slightly weighted in the other direction.
As witness this study from the University of Melbourne. It seems to be ongoing, but the preliminary findings are illuminating, to say the least:
And all the Tony Perkinses of the world have to offer is that pathetic political hit-job by Mark Regnerus. Pity.
Update: The full study is out.
As witness this study from the University of Melbourne. It seems to be ongoing, but the preliminary findings are illuminating, to say the least:
On measures of general health and family cohesion children aged 5 to 17 years with same-sex attracted parents showed a significantly better score when compared to Australian children from all backgrounds and family contexts. For all other health measures there were no statistically significant differences.
And all the Tony Perkinses of the world have to offer is that pathetic political hit-job by Mark Regnerus. Pity.
Update: The full study is out.
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