Scientists do not know the exact cause of sexual orientation, but they believe that it is caused by a complex interplay of genetic, hormonal, and environmental influences. They favor biologically-based theories, which point to genetic factors, the early uterine environment, both, or the inclusion of genetic and social factors. <answer>There is no substantive evidence which suggests parenting or early childhood experiences play a role when it comes to sexual orientation</answer>. Research over several decades has demonstrated that sexual orientation ranges along a continuum, from exclusive attraction to the opposite sex to exclusive attraction to the same sex.
Do scientists believe that parenting and/or childhood play a role in sexual orientation?
There is no substantive evidence which suggests parenting or early childhood experiences play a role when it comes to sexual orientation