The American Academy of Pediatrics states that parents' sexual orientation plays a major role in the emotional, cognitive, and social development of children.

American Academy

A term that could refer to various professional organizations in the U.S., typically dedicated to advancing certain fields of study or practice.

Pediatrics

The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

Sexual Orientation

An enduring pattern of romantic or sexual attraction (or a combination of these) to persons of the opposite sex or gender, the same sex or gender, or to both sexes or more than one gender.