"Families like mine spend most of our time doing exactly what other families do. We help with homework, shuttle kids to activities, argue about screen time, worry about grades, and hope we are raising someone who will grow into a thoughtful and decent adult."
"An estimated 2.57 million LGBTQ+ adults in the United States are raising 5 million children. Even when many of these bills fail, the message has already landed."
"Children listen for months while adults argue on a local, state, and national stage about whether families like theirs should be openly acknowledged, quietly ignored, or erased from the places where they spend most of their time."
"At home, we try to keep life grounded and normal."
LGBTQ+ families, like those of queer moms and transgender dads, are increasingly affected by proposed legislation that restricts their acknowledgment in schools, libraries, and healthcare. Over 600 bills targeting LGBTQ+ individuals were introduced in state legislatures, focusing on education and public recognition. Despite many bills failing, the ongoing debates send a message to children about their families' legitimacy. Approximately 2.57 million LGBTQ+ adults are raising 5 million children in the U.S., highlighting the real impact of these political discussions on everyday family life.
Read at Advocate.com
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