Although Most Aspects of Parenting Differ Little Between Heterosexual and Same-Sex

question 31

Multiple Choice

Although most aspects of parenting differ little between heterosexual and same-sex families, gays and lesbians do have several unique aspects with respect to raising children. Which is NOT one of these unique aspects?

• A)The decision to parent is usually a deliberate choice that reflects a strong commitment to raising children.
• B)Same-sex families are more likely to be affected by loss.
• C)Same-sex families must cope with homophobia and discrimination.
• D)Lesbians are less committed to sons than to daughters, and gays are less committed to daughters than to sons.
• E)Same-sex families often have a close network of fictive kin who provide emotional and social support.

---

Definitions:

Human Instinct

Innate aspects of human behavior that are not learned, such as reflex responses or impulses.

Aggression

Behaviors or actions intended to harm or injure another person either physically or psychologically.

Aggressive Patterns

Repeated or habitual modes of aggressive behavior or reactions exhibited by individuals or groups.

Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.