Adoption vs. Abortion
| Similarities | | Adoption | Abortion | | You can pursue earlier goals | You can pursue earlier goals | | You can live independently | You can live independently | | You will not have to parent prematurely | You will not have to parent prematurely | | You will avoid being forced into a hasty marriage or relationship | You will avoid being forced into a hasty marriage or relationship | | If you are a teenager, you can resume your youthful lifestyle | If you are a teenager, you can resume your youthful lifestyle | Differences | | Adoption | Abortion | | Your pregnancy ends with giving life | Your pregnancy ends with death | | You can feel good and postive about your choice | You may feel guilt and shame about your choice | | You will remember giving birth | You will remember taking life | | You will have plenty of time to plan you and your baby's future | Abortion is final, you can't go back on your decision | | You can hold, name and love your baby | You will never know or treasure your baby | | You can have continued contact with your baby | You will miss the opportunity to see your child develop |
Adapted from Bethany Christian Services |
