How do I explain same sex marriage to my seven year old?

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True. And a typical 7yo already knows that they can’t really have two daddies, from a biological standpoint. It’s not really any different than when I asked my parents why Jerome was black when his family was white. The answer was, “He’s adopted.”
 
DisorientingSneeze said:
On the subject that keeps coming up about ideal families versus not ideal families, I think the concept of something being ideal might be a bit heavy for most 7 year olds. The example was brought up that even adopting children on some level is not ideal. Here I think we should be careful to emphasize the good. Adoption is good. That we should be supporting and rooting for biological moms to get their lives in order and not have to give up their babies is a more complicated topic for when they are a little older.
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Might be wise to remember that the Holy Family consisted of bio-mother, child and adoptive father (Joseph). Would God provide a less than ideal family for His own son?
 
This is complex. First explain that we are called to love all people and to not make fun of or be mean to them.
Then explain that it is ok to point out errors if done in a loving way.
Let that sink in.
Once your child understands this concept you can introduce the idea that what some people do, even if legalized by the state, is wrong in the eyes of God. Explain that God made man and woman to fulfill different yet complimentary purposes. So if two men or two women get “married” it’s not right in God’s sight, so therefore a sin.
Last, remind your child that it’s never right to ridicule or be mean, especially to another kid who lives in a “family” headed by same sex adults.
Seven year olds can process quite a bit. Don’t underestimate them.
 
JMMJ said:
I don’t think Jesus ever referenced what a “real” family is. I could be wrong. I really just don’t remember ever reading about it.
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Catholics point to The Bible and to Tradition as grounding beliefs and practices; Sola Scriptura is non-Catholic.
 
jeannetherese said:
Catholics point to The Bible and to Tradition as grounding beliefs and practices; Sola Scriptura is non-Catholic.
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A lot of people do that. It doesn’t mean they are correct.

I wasn’t suggesting sola scriotura. I was speculating on whether or not Jesus provided specific guidance on this topic. It seems he didnt
 
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