For the Sake of the Kids

MSNBC.com has reported that four national mental health organizations have reached the same conclusion many of us have held for years, if not decades:

"Research has shown children of same-sex couples are as likely as children of heterosexual parents to flourish," and "research shows same-sex parents are just as likely to provide healthy and supportive environments for children."

Meaning: Let same-sex couples get legally married -- for the sake of the kids.

Now, the context here is that Vermont is considering whether to replace its civil union statute with legal marriage for gay couples. And there's no real study on the benefits of marriage vs. civil unions. But the "clinicians said children of gay couples still endure ridicule and emotional harm from societal elements because the government does not allow their parents equal treatment under the law." So I think it's clear that the scientists are weighing in with a strong recommendation.

Hat tip to Hannah Tennant-Moore at Babble.com
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