if my stepfather had had parental rights, I wouldn't have been left with my mother to be sold (sorry, I meant rented) to the highest bidder on a regular basis... my brother wouldn't have been murdered after one of her drug deals went bad... my sister wouldn't be a PTSD addled nutcase who is unable to care for her own child, or even herself... we could, instead have been raised by someone who actually gave a damn about us... but he didn't have rights... only our bio-dads had rights, and they were like mom, and didn't give a damn...
having more than 2 parents shouldn't be controversial, if indeed it is... what should be controversial is abusing your kids... hurting your kids... letting other people hurt your kids... how about we worry more about helping kids, and making their lives better than about what sex their parents are or are not having?
PUBLIC OPINION > Having More Than Two Parents Is Controversial
SodaHead Living
2012/07/05 21:00:00
California lawmakers are pushing a new bill that would allow children to legally have more than two parents in order to address complicated parenting situations. However, opponents have pointed out that the bill would bring equally complicated legal issues into the mix -- tax deductions, citizenship, and assistance, to name a few. We asked the public if it was OK for a child to have more than two parents.
After more than 800 votes, the public still couldn't come to a consensus. It was split right down the middle. This is a pretty complex issue. On the plus side, additional parents are a reality that many kids are dealing with, especially in non-traditional homes. On the other hand, additional parents can potentially cause more disagreements and confusion within the non-nuclear family and among society at large. Needless to say, there are a lot of elements at work.
Parents Limit Parents
Though parenthood didn't have the strongest effect on how voters responded, it's the most immediate demographic. They are the ones who are going to make that decision (or at least fall into that position), after all. What's interesting is that people who don't want kids were most likely to OK additional parents. It's fine by them, as long as they aren't the ones doing it.
Modern Families
As you might expect, age had an enormous correlation. Voters under the age of 45 were about 35% more likely to give their blessing, while very few voters over 45 were OK with additional parents. We assume the primary reason for this is that younger voters are more likely to have either grown up with multiple parents, or known people who grew up with multiple parents. Or maybe they're just more open-minded.
The Man of the House
The gender correlation was interesting. Based on the results, women are about 23% more likely to be OK with additional parents than men. This could be the result of two elements. First, previous polls have suggested women are more comfortable with the thought of homosexual relationships. Second, men are sometimes expected to be the "head of the household." If a father has to share that responsibility with a step-parent, it could create difficulty.
If you'd like to vote on this question, dig deeper into the demographics, or engage in existing discussion about the topic, visit our poll about having more than two parents. We'd love to hear from you!
Top Opinion
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darlenedoskas1969 2012/07/06 14:24:35
And yes, both biological parents should agree. If it's a 3-way parenting, all 3 members must be OK with the situation. The same as a 2-way parenting, both members must be OK with the situation.
If there's a 3-way disagreement, it's no different than a 2-way disagreement. If it's a 2-way disagreement, whose decision is the one implemented? It just has to be sorted out like reasonable adults, although unfortunately that almost never happens.
Edited for spelling, Yes.
I had three mothers, Like it or not.
It probably does happen more than we realize, but that does not make a case for legalizing plural spouses. Murder happens too, but no one wants it legalized. Those other religions can keep that practice wherever they are found, just do not expect it to be here.
"It Takes A Village", originally an African proverb, now the title of one of her books is an argument for more govt interference in the life of the American family.
As a hard-core lib, that stuff is for the masses, not the elite like her and Bill.
For more specifics, ask ladyjane.
When Christianity falls, so does Western Civilization, which means Democracy goes with it. Like it or not that is the way it is. Democracy did not develop in Africa or Asia.
Be careful what you wish for, you just may get it.
As far as people on the doorstep, there are Mormons and Jehovah Witnesses, neither of which really qualify as Christians. Neither believe in Jesus which is a must to be Christian.
I don't really care what they believe, but when they are on my doorstep either I do not answer the door or I tell them go bother someone else.
"Seven Tipping Points" is a book that explains how 7 major events created Western Civilization to be what it is today. That is not the whole title and I forget the authors, but if you are interested reply and I will see if I can find the missing info Or you can just enter those words into a search engine and see what comes up.
Mormons do believe in Jesus and consider themselves Christians. They in fact, believe that Jesus came to America after he resurrected and taught a tribe of Native Americans. It's written in the book of Mormon - 3 Nephi 11:18; 3 Nephi 12:1-2. I do not believe it, but it was a very nice story. We have some Mormons across the street. They are nice people, they got a little pushy for a minute, but when I told them it would never happen they stopped. I really enjoyed learning their beliefs though and read their book. I read the Bible too. As I did the Qur'an. I like knowing about diverse thinking.
I have had people come to my door who where baptists, they told me I was a child of Satan because I was born out of wedlock. I said that's fine and dandy, but I do not believe in Satan and slammed the door in their face.
I would love to read this book you are talking of. It is nice to get different ideas and perspectives. Thanks!
Mormons do not believe that Jesus was the Son of God. They view Jesus as a Prophet and only a Prophet, nothing more. At least that is the line given to me by 2 Mormons on my doorstep. When I told them Jesus was the Son of God, both of them near choked and had nothing to say.
While I have never read the Book of Mormons, I have read the Koran.
I don't believe that I have ever had Baptists or anyones else at my door, but then I don't always answer it. With an intro like that, I do not see those Baptists and increasing the size of their flock.
"The Miracle of Freedom: Seven Tipping Points That Saved The World".
- Chris Stewart and Ted Stewart.
I will check this book out. thanks!
Edited for complete title and author's names.
I forget their first names and I think this is their last names. But this book turns ancient history inside out, but it is ignored. It is ignored because the authors are engineers or geologists and not historians or archeologists.
They claim the main architect of the Great Pyramid jouneyed to northern England to obtain the information necessary for the placement of the Great Pyramid and 2 other pyramids. He journeyed to England to study the Thornburgh Henge, which was about 4000 years older than the Great Pyramid. The Henge and the 3 Pyramids are place exactly like the stars in the Belt of Orion.
They also pulled info from unusual sources about the pyramids and ancient astronomy and astrology (which used to be a respected science).