30 Days – Same Sex Parenting

First I would like to say I commend Dennis & Tom and all individuals who foster and/or adopt kids. This is a huge undertaking to assume responsibility for others kids regardless of the reason.

I tried watching this episode but the little bits I saw made me mad (nicer way of saying what I felt). I also kind of knew Kati would not come around the way some may have thought. I fine when someone uses religion to justify something it’s generally impossible to change their mind.

As for Kati being angry because the 6 year old was told he might be teased about having two dads and he can make the decision on whether he tells the kids who don’t know was so misguided on her part. I think she underestimates the intelligence and the understanding kids have today. For most six year olds the issue maybe as simple as why he has two dads and not a mom and dad, I am quite confident that most six year old kids aren’t going to ask about the parents personal lives; which seems to me was Kati’s concern. Having to explain why some white kids did not like my 6yr old black godson (he lived with my for a time) because of the color of his skin was difficult but I was as honest as I could be based on his maturity level. So I applaud the parents for being open and honest but in a non-judgmental way instead of sugar coating the facts, yes it’s bad when your kids get teased it’s worst if they felt you lied about a situation.

It is ashamed that she thinks it’s better for kids to grow-up with no home or sense of security. Personally, I think maybe Kati needs to spend her next 30 days around the kids in group homes maybe then she wouldn’t be so closed minded. And her comment regarding more straight people adopting or fostering, she needs to remember those kids in the group homes are not products of same sex relationships but those straight people she holds in such high esteem.