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We invite you to respond to the questions below or add your comments. Selected submissions will be posted on our Talkback page, so check back regularly and join the discussion.

• What’s different about growing up as the child of gay parents?
  How will it affect these children as they grow older?


• What types of challenges do children of gay parents encounter growing up?
  How does it affect them as adults?


• In 1988, the Child Welfare League of America issued its Standards for Adoption Service, stating: “Gay/lesbian adoptive applicants should be assessed the same as any other adoptive applicant. It should be recognized that sexual orientation and the capacity to nurture a child are separate issues.” Do you agree or disagree?


• What should parents of transracially adopted children do differently from same race adoptive parents?