are tg people allowed to adopt a baby?

[angel_glow]

are we allowed to adopt a baby :roll:

[MsDazzler]

no idea, anybody else? google it if you can

[Scott]

From what I read it all depends on where you live and their individual laws. If you're curious about a specific area you could probably research that areas adoption laws.


Scott

[Harajuku Tgirl]

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[Scott]

I agree. there should be equal rights for all people. I can definitly say that being a hetero parent doesn't automaticly make you a good one. Seen it too many times in my life. Most local governments have different takes on the subject. It never hurts to see where your own local government stands on gay and tg rights.
I was just reading about Indiana Gov Mitch Daniels being under attack for banning discrimination against gay and transgender people in state civilian employment.
Yes I know it's not the same thing but it is a step in the right direction so I commend him for that.

Scott

[Jordan]

I think the answer is dependant on your states laws, Not sure but I think the states that allow Gay couples adoption rights, do the Transgendered as well.

[Dead Parrot]

I've always found it unfortunate that transgendered women are bundled into the gay/lesbian/transgendered category...but that seems to be the way it goes. Anyway...up here they made same sex marriage legal....and all that it entails. I guess it was a major hurdle to providing equal rights across the board.

That being said, I don't know if any of that equality passes down to adoption. Again with the lumping of transgendered into that group, maybe it would be similar to a gay couple adopting a child.

Personaly, I don't think sex should matter. I see children being raised in worse situations.

[Gia Darling]

as i have looked in to a doption
i plan on doing so in about 2 years
some of the laws here in the US can be a bit hard to get around
but i have dual citisinship so i can also adopt in central america
and it would be a bit easy'r to do so there
that is why its so imporant to get your Dl and passport changed to F in my case that is a big help
as i get more in to it with my ESQ regarding this i will let yall know how it allworks out its very primature at this time just learned the basics

huggies!!!

[Dead Parrot]

I hope it works out for ya Gia. You seem like a sweet person and would make a great mom. :)

[Gia Darling]

thank you sweeetie
you are always sooooooo kind to me

huggies

[NoOne]

yes i think she'd be a great mom too. she has a very warm & motherly vibe and i bet her maternal instinct is right on point. best of luck to you sweetie.


p.s.- soon it'll be time to buy a bmw mini van for grocery shopping soccer practice. lol.

[DessiLu]

I also wondered that aswell. Also is it easier for a ts and a man to get married then it is for 2 men?

[Arianna]

Tula had problems with marrying a man in England because they considered it a gay marriage, and re-located to Canada for that reason. I think that here in the US, your medical status always remains "male", whether or not you are legally recognized as female. At least in California, I know that's true.

Gay couples do adopt children, as far as I know. But again, maybe that depends on the state you live in.

[Ecstatic]

Here in Massachusetts two people can get married regardless of their sex: it wouldn't matter, from the legal perspective of being married, whether you are considered female or male, nor your partner.

[Harrys Boy]

I wish Gia would adopt me

[bennifer]

i dont think transsexual people should be allowed to adopt or a gay person for that matter

[kalina]

i dont think transsexual people should be allowed to adopt or a gay person for that matter

Why not? If they have a good job, an established rep, and a good support system, why should they be denied adopting a child?

[bennifer]

i dont think transsexual people should be allowed to adopt or a gay person for that matter

Why not? If they have a good job, an established rep, and a good support system, why should they be denied adopting a child?
now this is just my opinion i do not belive transsexuals or gays should be allowed to adopt because a child needs a mother and father if a child has to fathers they will Certainly grow up to be gay also i say that you should give a child a choice.

[BeardedOne]

Damn, how'd I miss this on the first go 'round?

As far as whether gay or transgendered people should be allowed to adopt I can think of a lot of straight M/F couples that =shouldn't= be allowed to and a few natural parents who are providing years of income for their children's therapists later down the road. :x

As to whether or not the child turns out to be gay, is there definitive evidence on this? I think not. I've met the children of a number of alternative couples (Two men, two women, one gay male/one gay woman, TS woman and GG wife) and they all appear to be marvelously well-adjusted and in charge of their own lives as they enter their teens and twenties.

My parents were laser straight, but I turned out very bi, was that their doing? I doubt it.

I am reminded of the 1992 Murphy Brown story line that hit the stratosphere when then-Vice President Dan Quayle chose to cite the lead character, played by Candice Bergen, as a negative role model for families. The writers of the show took the opportunity to make a major moral and political statement by having the Murphy Brown character react to Quayle's comments and introduce alternative families on her show in that episode.

Her words from that episode:

"Perhaps it's time for the Vice President to expand his definition and recognize that whether by choice or circumstance families come in all shapes and sizes. And ultimately, what really defines a family is commitment, caring and love."

[BrendaQG]

i dont think transsexual people should be allowed to adopt or a gay person for that matter

I think you came to the wrong place to promote that philosophy Mr. :-|

[bennifer]

let me just state for the record i have nothing wrong with you people i even find some of you attractive i have talked with a tg person before but i could never do anything sexual as you would forever be Considered gay. i just dont feel like homosexuals should be allowed to adopt little innocence children.


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[Craig]

let me just state for the record i have nothing wrong with you people i even find some of you attractive i have talked with a tg person before but i could never do anything sexual as you would forever be Considered gay. i just dont feel like homosexuals should be allowed to adopt little innocence children

You know it's trouble when someone uses the term "you people"

Anyone should have the opportunity to raise a child.
Given they are fit to parent, this is judged on a person by person basis.
Not a "you people" basis.

How do you know where "you people" stops and "YOU" begin?

Under your generalization, not being gay or transgendered, I am a suitable parent but, am I then discounted due to my relations with transgender individuals?

:? :? :?

[Chicago Guy]

let me just state for the record i have nothing wrong with you people i even find some of you attractive i have talked with a tg person before but i could never do anything sexual as you would forever be Considered gay. i just dont feel like homosexuals should be allowed to adopt little innocence children
I respect your opinion, as everyone in the US at least, is allowed free speech and freedom to express your own opinion. However, you not only show ignorance, but that you are uneducated. You have no clue on proper capitalization, or word tense. "little innocence children?" That doesn't even make sense. If you are going to come here, and express these ignorant, in my opinion, views, at least show some intelligence.

[flombago]

I think the main problem with bennifer's posts is that he doesn't explain or defend his position. Why does he feel that way ? Is it just a feeling ? A blind prejudice ? Presumably it is a moral judgement -- then, from what moral principles is it derived ? Maybe if we knew, we could have an argument with him. Though if it's a religious point of view it would probably be difficult to persuade him.

From my point of view, a certain fraction of people in any population will end up either gay or TG, i.e. it is a normal condition. There are no doubt many of these (the majority) who are suitable parents -- capable of supporting, nurturing, and teaching good values to children. Where is the evidence that they would not be not good parents based solely on their sexual orientation ?