Being quite unfamiliar with the reality of gay lifestyle I never had any prejudiced attitude towards those who I consider not much different than anyone else. We are mostly used to the thought that sexual attraction is just a personal matter and our sexuality can have different expressions. For better or for good, social norms do not agree so readily to our hidden intimate urges even in "sexual freedom" era. Are you a gay? It's ok for you to sleep just with anyone. The smiling face of the society shows that we are open-minded and understanding. Do you want to get married? Well, something is wrong in accepting this statement. Please, stay in the closet, cause we all feel uncomfortable for youê strange legalized relationships. And do you want to have a child? Now a real protest comes into fore.
The arguments may defend the view where gays are naturally unable to raise a child. Initially possesses this prerogative and were considered to be the best match for bringing-up. And what's for thå current situation? A man raising a child alone is a rare case, while two men raising a child becomes something that goes beyond the common vision of life. It's hard to accept the fact. The problem is that we are still used to see gays as "one's sexual preferences" not as a social group.
Actually, there would be no more harm for a child to be raised up by gay parents than if he would be raised by straight parents who treat him badly. It all depends on a person, not his sexual orientation. And if we are afraid that our children would be ill-influenced by those who remain "another world" people, it's because of our incomplete awareness and acceptance of people who are basically the same but who adopt to these social norms much difficult than we are.
