All families at one time or another will have “the” discussion on sexuality. For gay and lesbian families this can be an even more sensitive subject. A healthy family, regardless of sexual orientation, shares the same core values — love and respect, commitment and understanding. It is especially important when talking with children to stress what these values mean to the family, and to recognize that there are many different cultures, communities and families around the world. Once an adoption is completed, the business of family life begins. Like all adoptive parents, gay men and lesbians are seeking ways to incorporate their children into their lives and to help them make a smooth transition. They also want to meet other homosexuals who have taken on the challenge of parenting. There are a growing number of support groups to meet these needs. Jose and Enrique, a multiethnic gay couple who adopted 3-year-old Isabel as a toddler, are members of an active group in the area. “Speaking to the parents of older children gives us ideas of how to cope with issues as they come up. Most of the members are women. We could use a few more men!” A vital support network of family and friends is important for any family — adoptive, biological, one with heterosexual parents, or one with homosexual parents. Some gay and lesbian adoptive parents have found that even if their parents had a difficult time accepting their homosexuality, the parents readily accept their new role as grandparents. It is almost as if having children makes them more like mainstream families. “Our parents reacted to our desire to parent pretty much the same way they reacted to our coming out,” says Tim Fisher, father of two and former Executive Director of the Family Pride Coalition (formerly Gay and Lesbian Parents Coalition International). “They said, ‘We love you…but let’s not talk about it.’ With the kids, they have softened their tone a little. They are grandparents who adore their grandchildren.” LGBTQ Adoption Lawyer Free ConsultationWhen you need legal help with an LGBTQ Adoption in Utah, please call Ascent Law at (801) 676-5506. We will help you.
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