La transition vers la parentalité des familles homoparentales: recherche et implications cliniques

All of the literature of the sector agrees that gay and lesbian people have adequate parenting skills and that children raised in their midst have a good psychological adaptation. The present work investigates the behavior of a group of lesbian parents raising children with their homosexual parenting.
The results show that the most favourable to their decision to become parents reactions come from their friends, including their friends gays and lesbians, more than their family. On the side of families, there is a more positive attitude towards the relationship of lesbians as to the relationship of gays. The study showed that there is a strong link between the support given by friends, including by homosexual friends, a low level of internalized homophobia and a perception of their efficacy as parents. The findings expose the theoretical and clinical research implications.