Children Quote by Jessica Valenti
““If you want what’s best for your kids, one surefire way to provide them with a healthy, happy home is to make sure they have lesbian parents. In the longest-running study of lesbian families to date,2 zero percent of children reported physical or sexual abuse—not a one. In the general population, 26 percent of children report physical abuse and 8.3 percent report sexual abuse.””
About This Quote
Research suggests children raised by lesbian parents experience no higher rates of abuse than peers.
In simple terms: Lesbian parents' kids face no more abuse.
Key Takeaway
Support diverse family structures.
Themes
family
LGBTQ+
child welfare
Mood
informative
hopeful
Type
educational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
social studies
parenting advice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this data affect your view on family diversity?
- What further research is needed?
A Different Perspective
Studies may have limitations in scope or methodology.
