Society is changing, and the traditional idea of the nuclear family with a married mother and father is no longer the only acceptable alternative. The reason that many countries are beginning to award legal rights to gay couples is because the stability of such relationships is now recognized. Therefore there is no reason, why gay couples cannot provide a stable and loving upbringing for children. (idea.org) International debate education association) Yes research in (Univ. of Illinois Law Review, 1997) does show that children raised in homosexual househoulds are significantly more likely to be gay themselves. That does not mean you cant give a child what they want and need: a family, a home and to simply be loved.