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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=NotSoAnonymous]Q: Would you tell my child that your child has two mothers? I am way too practical, and my kids know what an egg, sperm, and zygote are. They know that NO ONE has two bio parents of the same gender, like they know that NO CHILD comes from the cabbage patch or stork. Just don't want anyone to tell them that and egg plus and egg equals a zygote.

A: Yes, I would because my child *does* have two mothers. If they pressed for biology I would tell them that we went to a special doctor to get help, and that our family is possible due to the kindness of a man who donated the sperm that helped create Bobby and Billy.

That is not to say that I think 3 year olds need scientific data. In my experience one I say Bobby has 2 mommies the kid says "ok, how about hippos? Or I like trucks"or some other non sequitur.

If you as a parent are around I will answer the yes they have 2 moms part and look to you for guidance for the second. I am not going into the birds and bees if you're not ready for that. [/quote]

Would you be upset if I told my child that that is not really the case? That is back to the zygote thing. BTW, I am open minded enough that my kids at three knew what a zygote was, complete with microscope images. They know all about the human genome and more than most of their friends, so they already know that two women can not have a child. To me it is like calling your father's second wife a mother, just not factual.[/quote]

Do you go out of your way to make sure your children know all the facts in all cases of adoption?  I can't imagine telling my 5 year old daughter that he best friend from school isn't really X's daughter.  Just seems cruel and totally unnecessary for young kids who have no internal compass to prevent them from telling other kids on the playground.[/quote]

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