Many People Are Questioning Existing Parenting Norms and Forging New

question 58

Essay

Many people are questioning existing parenting norms and forging new ways to create families.What influence does sexual orientation seem to have on this process, if any? Please include rationale for your answer.

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Definitions:

Personalities

Refers to the individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Lifestyles

The way in which a person or group lives, including patterns of social relations, consumption, entertainment, and dress.

Mates

Companions or friends often used to describe close relationships among people.

Parental Imperative

Suggests that becoming a parent induces changes in behavior and thinking to meet the demands of parenting, often emphasizing more traditional gender roles.