As noted by Professor Judith Stacey, of New York University: “Rarely is there as much consensus in any area of social science as in the case of gay parenting, which is why the American Academy of Pediatrics and all of the major professional organizations with expertise in child welfare have issued reports and resolutions in support of gay and lesbian parental rights” [url=http://www.psychology.org.au/Assets/Files/LGBT-Families-Lit-Review.pdf]Source[/url]