Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Statement About

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP's) position on allowing homosexuals to adopt their partner's children?

• A) The AAP supports adoption of children by a homosexual partner.
• B) The AAP supports adoption, but only if the child is a biological child of the partner.
• C) The AAP supports adoption, but only for lesbian women, not for gay men.
• D) The AAP does not support adoption of children by a homosexual partner, regardless of circumstances.

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