Thought provoking links

This week on social media, I've chanced across two really interesting blog posts that really made me think.

The first is on why children might not necessarily be in the most ideal environment when raised by gay couples. Now it's probably different from what you're thinking of - if you are a conservative. This is written by someone who's brought up by two moms and who still maintains a loving relationship with them.


Check them out, they don't take too long to read. 

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