And even if they can, many lawyers still advise that gay couples go through second parent adoptions as a means to protect their parental rights to their children. (thenextfamily.com)
Teachers are said to be second parents in a home away from home atmosphere ie., school, aren't they? (natural-parenting-advice.com)
This option may be one of a few workable ones with second parents having difficult work schedules, especially those with very early hours. (coloradodivorcemediation.com)