Does it really matter if the dad is involeved with the kids

No. Not according to this. This is the actual publication.

BUT. I do think two parents are better than one. Heck, maybe three would be even better! :laughing:

The study misses much- lesbians only have wanted children, never accidents. Lesbian parents tend to be better educated and have higher incomes than heterosexual parents. (I didn't say lesbian couples are better educated and have higher incomes than straight couples, only comparing parents to parents here.) The non-primary care giver in a lesbian couple tends to be more involved with the children on a daily basis than the non-primary care-giver in a hetero relationship. But dads are not necessary. Just as a similar study of gay men parents (again, higher levels of income and education) could show that moms aren't necessary.

 

My son's sperm donor has never met my son. My DH loves my son and takes care of him ever since he was 2 he just turned 7 this past week sure I was afraid when we had our twins that now that he has his own kids that he wouldn't love my son anymore and to tell you the truth I couldn't have been more wrong. He is his daddy DNA means nothing to him. A daddy is a very important role

 

No offence, but why is this even a legitimate question? If one was to ask if a mother was important to a child they would be chastised, but I know of at least 2 mothers whose kids would (are in one case) better off without them. I think the answer is any parent/guardian/loved one is important to a child's life as long as the net sum of being in their life is positive.