In the national debate about same-sex “marriage”, there may soon be another “category” of folks competing for full marriage status and the accompanying benefits: Polyamorists. Newsweek columnist, Jessica Bennett, described polyamorists as adults “engaging in loving, intimate relationships with more than one person—based upon the knowledge and consent of everyone involved.” Bennett interviewed practicing “polys” and described their situation as follows:

Larry and Terisa married last year—with Scott’s permission—in part for tax purposes. Larry owns the house they all live in, and Scott pays rent. Household expenses require a complicated spreadsheet. Terisa, Larry, and Scott all have their own bedrooms, but sleeping arrangements must be discussed. Larry snores, so Terisa spends most nights with Scott—which means she must be mindful of making up for lost time with Larry. Terisa and Larry only recently began dating Matt and Vera, after meeting on Facebook, and now every Friday, the couple bring their son over to the house and the three of them stay all weekend. Matt will usually sleep with Terisa, and Vera with Larry, or they’ll switch it up, depending on how everyone feels. The child, meanwhile, has his own room.

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As adults continue to experiment in alternative relationships to address their own varying wants and desires, children may be paying the price. When polyamorists assert that their practice requires  “the knowledge and consent of everyone involved,” they don’t appear to consider the needs and rights of the child.

Redefining the meaning of marriage to include same-sex partners may give the “green light” for polyamorists to demand full marriage rights. Pennsylvania for Marriage  supports the overwhelming number of studies that assert that married mothers and fathers provide the best environment for children to thrive. A state constitutional amendment is the only way the citizens of the Commonwealth can be assured that marriage is protected.

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