CHILDREN OF LESBIAN PARENTS - THE WHAT, WHEN AND HOW OF TALKING ABOUTDONOR IDENTITY

More and more children born to lesbians through donor insemination are reaching an age where they want information on the donor, Knowing wha t to tell the child, much less how, when and why, is a complex process , This article addresses two critical factors to consider: the integri ty of the lesbian-headed family unit and how that differs from familie s headed by heterosexuals; and the integrity of the child, including h er/his biological self.