Bolt’s argument is flawed on many grounds. To determine whether lesbian parents are more likely to ‘divorce’, we need to compare the number of lesbian parents who separate with the number of unmarried straight parents who separate. This is because numerous studies have documented the challenges that gay and lesbian parents face when raising children in a society that does not fully support their families. Homophobic discrimination and stigmatisation directed at them and/or their children can place a significant strain on their relationship.