Homoparental
Definition
Homoparental refers to a family structure where children are raised by same-sex parents.
Analogy
Imagine a soccer team where all the players have the same color jersey. In a homoparental family, both parents have the same gender, just like all the players on the team have the same color jersey.
Related terms
Same-Sex Marriage: The legal union between two people of the same gender.
LGBTQ+: An acronym that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning. It represents diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
Adoption: The legal process of becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically related to you.
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