Many people are against the idea of ​​homosexuals adopting. However, homosexuals enjoy many privileges, like many other couples. Sexual orientation has no bearing on the right to adoption. The family is usually the central source of socialization. When we define the word family, numerous people include a mother, a father, and at best, two children, possibly a son. In truth we talk about the nuclear family, but realistically families take on different appearances and are represented in other ways. However, gay and lesbian families may not follow the traditional framework of what defines a family, but they certainly create families and homes in their own way. Indeed, it is already difficult enough for gays and lesbians to integrate into society and being accepted for the way they form relationships, create families and build their own homes should be anything but underestimated. Overall, gays and lesbians in the United States live under constant observation and discernment. When it comes to having a free and healthy life, this classification is stripped of countless rights and treated unreasonably because of one's sexuality. For this reason, coming out in itself is already a difficult step, even where wives, husbands and children are involved; it becomes a very delicate situation. “Accepting a gay or lesbian parent is a process and research shows that it is never too late for this to be revealed to children. Although it may be shocking, coming out to children once they grow up is a little more difficult than coming out to toddlers and teenagers because they are still in a developmental stage and have not had enough time to form their their personalities. one's opinions on... middle of the paper... they too must stop or they will strike and fight, they should not be treated any different than you and me in this country. We are all one.Works Cited1. Barret Robert, L., & Robinson Bryan, E. (1990). Gay fathers. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, Inc.2. LehmannJennifer, M. (2001). The gay and lesbian marriage and family reader. New York, NY: Richard Altschuler & Associates, INC.3. Lifelong Adoptions, INC. (2011). Adoption for fairy parents. Retrieved from http://www.lifelongadoptions.com/gay-lesbian-adoption4. Pearson Education, INC. (2000-2011). Gay and lesbian adopters. Retrieved from http://life.familyeducation.com/adoption/nontraditional-families/45789.html?detoured=15. Richman Kimberly, D. (2009). Court change, queer parents, judges, and the transformation of American family law. New York, New York and London: New York University Press.