Donald Sullins, a sociologist and researcher, analyzed data from the U.S. National Health Interview Survey involving more than 207,000 children, including 512 children living with same-sex parents. In his 2015 study, Sullins reported that same-sex parents or informants were more than twice as likely to report that their children experienced “definite” or “severe” emotional problems compared with children living with opposite-sex parents. The findings attracted significant attention and remain part of an ongoing academic debate regarding family structure, child well-being, and long-term developmental outcomes.
Pope Reaffirms Biblical Marriage Teaching
June 7, 2026
