http://www.opposingviews.com/tags/children Opposing Views - children http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-schools-require-that-children-be-vaccinated Hepatitis, Diphtheria, Rubella...Each year millions of children are vaccinated in order to prevent potentially fatal illnesses like these. But should schools be able to mandate vaccines? Some parents see them as vital lifesavers, but others fear serious or perhaps even debilitating risks. How much authority should schools have in determining your child’s health? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>ThinkTwice Global Vaccine Institute</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:46:41 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-schools-require-that-children-be-vaccinated http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/are-children-with-same-sex-parents-at-a-disadvantage More than 100,000 children are adopted each year in the United States. Increasingly, these adoptions are being made by same-sex couples, raising questions about whether a child’s best interests can be served by same-sex parents. Are traditional homes still the best way to go, or are kids just as well-suited as part of a non-nuclear family? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> <li>Focus on the Family</li> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>James E. Crawford, MD, FAAP</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:46:41 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/are-children-with-same-sex-parents-at-a-disadvantage