The 'Chosen Family' Trope Cheapens Relationships

The danger of the ‘chosen family’ trend is not that it elevates profound friendships, but that it cheapens or even demonizes true familial relationships. - Catherine Gripp

• Three men in a polyamorous relationship in Québec, Canada made recent headlines when they legally adopted a three-year-old girl...

While two of the men are officially considered her parents, the third is pursuing recognition as a third parent, which a 2025 ruling from the Québec superior court reportedly could enable him to gain.

• Closer to home, California’s “Change of Name and Gender and Sex Identifier Act” signed by Gov. Newsome, D-CA last month added yet another brick to the Babel-like tower of legislation undermining parental agency and authority. The sunshine state’s recent legislation limits and undermines parents’ authority to object to children legally changing their name to match their perceived “gender identity.”...