This is not particularly my case, but I've always wanted to give my opinion about this.
A heated debate about single motherhood is taking place in societies everywhere. In Argentina, this is one of the controversial issues that arises when discussing gay marriage after we became the first country in Latin America to declare that gays and lesbians have the same legal rights, responsibilities and protections as heterosexual couples. If a single woman can afford and is psychollogically prepared to raise a child on her own, why can't a same-sex couple do this as well? Is it going to be traumatic for the child? And isn't it a childhood trauma to be raised without a father?
I personally have mixed feelings about this. I was raised in a traditional family and therefore strongly believe that children have the right to know and to grow up with a mother and a father, whether they live together or not. But I also think that women who for some reason don't have a partner to share this unique experience of becoming a parent with should also have the chance to choose whether to tread this path alone or not. Besides, there are women who don't choose to be single mothers but are dumped by their partners after he hears the news about the, for him, unwanted baby.
In the States, the actress Jennifer Aniston (41), who was married to Brad Pitt, dumped by him and still doesn't have children, currently stars in 'The Switch', a film about a woman who gets pregnant using a sperm donor. After this, she has pronounced in favour of single motherhood, stating that "The ideal scenario for parenting is obviously two parents of a mature age. Parenting is one of the hardest jobs on earth. And, of course, many women dream of finding Prince Charming (with fatherly instincts), but for those who've not yet found their Bill O'Reilly, I'm just glad science has provided a few other options." Bill O'reilly is an American TV presenter who strongly criticized Aniston's recent comments.
I totally agree with Jennifer, apart from the fact that I am one of her big fans!!! As to gay couples adopting children, I'm still not completely certain whether this is traumatic for the child or not. I don't believe that if you're raised by a homosexual couple you're going to be gay, but I do think that children can become, especially during childhood and adolescence, an object of ridicule because of this.
Well, I am looking forward to reading or listening your points of view! And of course I can't wait to watch Jennifer's new film!
Have a lovely long weekend! :)
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