SAME SEX MARRIAGE

While homosexuality is generally becoming more widely accepted among liberal minded people, same sex marriage is still a detrimental practice for the long-term good of society. If there are more people turning gay or lesbian for the fun of it, it would affect the population not just in numbers, but also the psychology and cultural identity of the children that are raised with same sex parents.

The first argument against same sex marriages is quite obvious: the human population will dwindle. Same sex marriages means that offspring cannot be produced naturally. The married couple would have to opt for artificial insemination or to adopt a child if they plan on building a family. The amount of affection that a set of same sex parents may have on their child may differ from those born naturally, as the birthing process releases hormones such as oxytocin that allows the mother to bond with the newborn. If there is a rise in same sex marriages, it might lead to a decline in birthrates and quality of childhood life.

Having a child requires a balance in role model in order for the child to develop well. Some homosexual couples have defined gender roles, but some may fall into different parts of the gender spectrum. A man may not fully be a female due to his physical structure and psychological make-up and vice versa. Hence, the parental roles for same sex marriages may not be wholesome. Ideally, a child should both a male and female role model so that “daddy issues” or other hidden psychological barriers don’t build up. A mistake like this on a young life is mostly irreversible, and the damage may be costly for the child in their later years.

Furthermore, same sex marriages are a violation to religious beliefs and old traditional values that support procreation. Religions like Catholicism promote the creation of offspring freely, but same sex marriages cannot do that. Additionally, it is generally considered a sin by Abrahamic religions to be married to the same sex because of their inability to procreate. Cultural values would be lost as people become too liberal, and the nucleus family image would be a subject in textbooks, but not in practice. This will carry on to the next generation and so fourth until traditional values are forgotten.

Same sex marriage is a difficult issue to tackle once you bring in the idea of raising children. It is safer to go by conventional methods of different sex marriages so that future generations are raised well.