Adoption vs. Abortion

ADOPTION		ABORTION
You can pursue earlier goals and plans. You can live independently. You will not have to parent prematurely. You will be free from the financial responsibilities of parenting. You will avoid being forced into a hasty marriage. If you are a teenager, you can resume your youthful lifestyle.		You can pursue earlier goals and plans. You can live independently. You will not have to parent prematurely. You will be free from the financial responsibilities of parenting. You will avoid being forced into a hasty marriage. If you are a teenager, you can resume your youthful lifestyle.

ADOPTION		ABORTION
Your pregnancy ends with giving life. You can feel good and positive about your choice. You will remember giving birth. You will have plenty of time to plan your and your baby's future. You can hold, name, and love your baby. You can have continued contact with your child.		Your pregnancy ends with death. You may feel guilt and shame about your choice. You will remember taking a life. Abortion is final; you can't go back on your decision. You will never know or treasure your baby. You will miss the opportunity to see your child develop.