Becoming a Parent (Part 1)

Who is a parent?

The question of who a child's parents are may seem obvious. In this section we will explore the difference between biological and legal parents -- and how state laws and precedents can lead to some unexpected - and illogical results.

We will look at how attitudes towards same sex parents have changed over time, and how the courts were slow to respond.

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