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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex issues

Same-sex parenting

  • The outcomes for children in same-sex parented families are at least as good as for those of heterosexual parents, despite the significant discrimination and inequity many such families face.
  • Research confirms that it is the quality of parenting and of relationships, not the gender of parents or make-up of families that determine the healthy development of children.
  • The APS Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parented families review paper provides further information on the wellbeing of children in same-sex parented families.

 

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