American Academy of Pediatrics endorses same-sex marriage
Updated: Friday, March 22 2013, 12:46 AM EDT
(NEWSCHANNEL 3) - America's top pediatrics group has endorsed same-sex marriage.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says on its website Thursday that a stable relationship between parents regardless of sexual orientation contributes to a child's health and well-being.
Members of the group say nearly 2 million kids are being raised by gay or lesbian parents.
Only nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized same-sex marriage.
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