Ever thought that same-sex couples aren’t a good influence?  This study broaches the touchy topic of same-sex couples and the impact on the children they raise.  Something many folks don’t want to discuss or admit, but as you send your child to school with other children of same-sex parents, you may want to check out this study which outlines the outcomes of children from both family structures.

It turns out that teens rely on the relationships they form with their parents more than their parents’ actual gender.  Some of us may have known that already, but some may need a refresher course as we head into puberty, defiance and other scary challenges of the teenage years.  This University of Virginia study suggests that as parents we should be more concerned that our childrens’ peers have strong family relationships, and less concerned about the gender or family type behind those support systems.