10 Myths About LGBTQ Families
Misconceptions and misinformation about LGBTQ families can perpetuate stereotypes and lead to actions and policies that harm our children. Here are 10 long-running myths—plus the facts that debunk them.
Demographics
More Than 40% of Married Same-Sex Couples Under 50 Want Kids: New Study
More than 40% of married same-sex couples under age 50 want children or additional children, according to a new study from UCLA’s Williams Institute—but it also found a gap between many participants’ “ideal” path to family building and their “likely” path, with the main barrier being cost.
Happy Bisexual Visibility Day to the Largest Segment of LGBTQ Parents
A very happy Bisexual Visibility Day to all bi parents, who make up the largest segment of LGBTQ parents! Just how large? Let’s look at the latest numbers, the experiences of bi parents, and a few resources for and about bi parents.
5 Million Children Being Raised by 2.5+ Million LGBTQ Parents in U.S.: New Report
Approximately 5 million children are being raised by an LGBTQ parent in the U.S., and more than 2.5 million LGBTQ adults are parenting children under the age of 18, according to a new report on LGBTQ parenting from UCLA’s Williams Institute. Let’s take a closer look at the findings on demographics, paths to parenthood, and more.
Happy Bisexual Visibility Day to the Millions of Bi Parents!
Once again, a very happy day to the millions of bi parents out there! Read on to learn more about and find resources for this biggest segment of our LGBTQ parent population.
10 Myths About LGBTQ Families
Misconceptions and misinformation about LGBTQ families can perpetuate stereotypes and lead to actions and policies that harm our children. Let’s therefore debunk 10 long-running myths and offer some useful facts for countering them.
Happy Bi Visibility Day to the Millions of Bi Parents!
Wishing a very happy day to the millions (yes, millions!) of bi parents, who comprise about two-thirds of all LGB parents! Read on for more for and about bi parents!
Bi the Numbers: How Many Bisexual Parents Are There?
It’s Bisexual Awareness Week, which seems like a good time to remember that there are millions of bisexual parents—and that no matter who they are parenting with, they are part of our community of LGBTQ parents!
Almost One Quarter of LBQ Women Are Parents; Bisexual Moms Feel Less Connected to LGBTQ Community, Study Finds
A new study has found that nearly one quarter (22.8 percent) of cisgender lesbian, bisexual, and queer women ages 18 to 59 have children. Compared with non-parent LBQ women, the parents were more likely to be bisexual, in a relationship with a man, and non-urban. What does that mean for the LGBTQ parenting community and its representation?
How Many LGBT People Are Raising Kids? A New Study Shows
A new analysis gives us the most recent estimate of how many LGBT parents are raising children in the U.S., and which states have the highest percentage of LGBT people doing so.