A six-year study of sexual abuse committed by foster parents in Illinois found a highly disproportionate percentage of the cases were homosexual in nature.
About one-third were same-sex while estimates are that no more than 3 percent of people in the general population say they engage in homosexual acts.
An article in the March issue of the peer-reviewed publication Psychological Reports presented data analyzed by Dr. Paul Cameron, chairman of the Colorado-based Family Research Institute.
Cameron believes it's likely the Illinois figures reflect the situation among the nation's estimated half-million foster children.
"What's shocking, is that 34 percent of the molestations were homosexual," Cameron told the Illinois Leader.
According to a DCFS spokeswoman, the agency does not track the sexual orientation of prospective foster or adoptive parents.
"We track our foster and adoptive parents on the basis of their being single or married. That's it," Marjorie Newman told the paper last year.
The agency would not say whether the information would lead to a change in policy.
The study showed 1 percent of Illinois foster and subsidized-adoption children are molested and 3 percent are abused physically every year.
"Professional societies are so taken with gay rights they are ignoring the evidence," said Cameron. "Just last year, the American Psychological Association [APA] declared opposition to 'discrimination against lesbian or gay parents adoption, child custody and visitation, foster care and reproductive health services.'"
Cameron added, "How does the APA answer this new evidence?"
Last year, Newman said the DCFS does not "discriminate based on gender, race, sexual orientation, sexual preference. There is no law that says that a gay or lesbian person cannot adopt."
The Leader acquired information from DCFS through the Freedom of Information Act indicating most sexual abuse of children was by foster fathers, but that foster mothers were responsible for over three-fourths of physical abuse.
The study found 966 foster parents violated their charges. Of those who engaged in both physical and sexual abuse, eight of the 15 abused children of their own sex.
Cameron said Illinois, which has about 60,000 children in 4,300 foster or adoption-subsidized homes, was the first state to disclose details about abuse.
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Shocker, a group of people who as a whole are pretty mentally unstable, sexually abusing kids.
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"Just last year, the American Psychological Association [APA] declared opposition to 'discrimination against lesbian or gay parents adoption, child custody and visitation, foster care and reproductive health services.'"
The APA which has long ago become a politically motivated organization ruled long ago that homosexuality wasn't a emotional defect, looks like they are wrong again.
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Yes, 34% is a signigicant number, but let's not forget about the 66% of sexual abuse committed by heterosexuals. Putting that aside, it's pretty clear that some people abuse the trust and authority granted them. We know that predatory homosexuals flock to the priesthood because of the opportunities to abuse those trusted under their supervision. The same is most likely true with adoption. It's not the gays per se; it's the predators.
Because homosexuality is a minority mindset/behavior/culture/whatever you choose to call it, people don't always anticipate such widespread abuse. Men are trust more with boys than girls, and that trust can set up a vulnerable kid for disaster.
To be honest, while I don't have a problem with homosexuality (as long as I don't have to put up with it firsthand), I am uneasy about gay adoption. No one has a right to have children, and if you can't do it yourself, why should you expect to have one handed to you? Also, there are some behavioral questions about children growing up in such a non-typical environment. Sure gays can be just as productive and good as anyone else, but sexuality really defines a lot of our humanity. I'm sort of a traditionalist when it comes to kids. Consenting adults can do what they want, but kids take some special consideration.
My ultimate point, however, is that we need to do more (if possible) to prevent all abuse. It's does nothing for justice when we point the finger at one group, particularly when there are many types of freaks and perverts abusing our society's kids.
Yes, 34% is a signigicant number, but let's not forget about the 66% of sexual abuse committed by heterosexuals.
If you really give it some thought....
Gays only make up maybe 5% of the population.
If 5% of the population is doing 1/3 of the molestings, this is incredibly disporportionate.
If we lived in paralell universe where gays made up an equal 50% of the population, and extrapolated out their share of the molestations, homosexuals would account for over 90% of the molestations.
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Gays only make up maybe 5% of the population.
If 5% of the population is doing 1/3 of the molestings, this is incredibly disporportionate.
If we lived in paralell universe where gays made up an equal 50% of the population, and extrapolated out their share of the molestations, homosexuals would account for over 90% of the molestations.
I understand that completely, but what's your point? That gays are evil and devious by nature?
The total number of kids getting molested is entirely more important than the number of kids getting molested by gays. Will the findings of this study be better used to point the finger at homosexuals, or reduce abuse of children? Which is more important in the end?
The point is that it is a grave mistake to reccomend that gays adopt children. Its much easier to prevent abuse by not putting children in situations where abuse is likely than it is to prevent the abuse that is already occuring.
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The point is that it is a grave mistake to reccomend that gays adopt children. Its much easier to prevent abuse by not putting children in situations where abuse is likely than it is to prevent the abuse that is already occuring.
I believe your conclusion is flawed. There will be perverts in every part of society. Banning gays from adoption will not stop molestation. And don't forget that you'd be punishing those upstanding families for the misdeeds of others. Abuse is likely anywhere, and it's impossible to predict with any certainty.
Cutting off one group makes no sense because not every member thinks or behaves identically. Stereotypes do fit sometimes, but it's never black & white.
Is this really a surprise?
