Re: lesbian relationships

["James Hord" <Jim@xxxxxxxx>]

> I find the phrasing of this question a little peculiar, as well as its being
> sent to a list on child maltreatment. Why is this query on a child maltreatment
> list? Children are at greatest risk for sexual abuse from their female
> relatives' MALE partners.

No, it is not an inappropriate question in my view.  Courts occasionally ask this question
of us.  The concern is not for sexual abuse, but impairment of self concept and related
ideation.  In the past, in response to this question from the court, I have reviewed the
literature with no studies being found that suggested negative effects on the
children..... however I found few studies at all.

Jim Hord, Ph.D.