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“© BETTER LIFE HOW TO HAVE A CHILD AS A SAME-SEX COUPLE iC HOW ARE THE CHILDREN RAISED BY SAME- SEX PARENTS DIFFERENT? Children of same-sex parents often display greater open-mindedness and accepting of other people's relationships and lifestyle choices, and they don’t subscribe to gender stereotypes. They welcome diversity and are generally more confident overall - possibly because both parents are more equally involved in the raising of their child. Of course, these children will likely also encounter social challenges and bias because of their same-sex parents. This then creates resilient children, who can navigate difficulties more easily and are also emotionally healthy - possibly even more so than children with heterosexual parents - and studies confirm this. They are also more adaptable children too. Research shows that same-sex parents are generally more involved in their child’s education and are more engaged with their school. Their children generally outperform their peers academically, and also have better school attendance and social skills. ARE THERE DIFFICULTIES IN SAME SEX PARENTING? There certainly are. Bullying and discrimination are realities both at school and in the community. So open communication is essential to address these issues and transform negativity into resilience. Same sex parents can also face discrimination, social barriers and societal prejudice. IN CONCLUSION... Research is clear that the children of same-sex parents grow up with confidence, compassion and resilience - and their academic results are excellent too. Same-sex parents are mostly highly invested in their children and raise them with love, support, security and a strong sense of non-discrimination. Heterosexual parents can contribute to acceptance and understanding by promoting inclusivity when they raise their children. That way, all children, regardless of their parents’ sexual orientation, have the best shot at a great future. +