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ADOPTION |
ABORTION |
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Similarities |
You can pursue earlier goals and plans. |
You can pursue earlier goals and plans. |
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You can live independently. |
You can live independently. |
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You will not have to plan prematurely. |
You will not have to plan prematurely. |
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You will be free from the financial burdens of parenting. |
You will be free from the financial burdens of parenting. |
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You will have the freedom to choose if you want
to have a long-term relationship with the baby's father. |
You will have the freedom to choose if you want
to have a long-term relationship with the baby's father. |
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You can resume your education or career. |
You can resume your education or career. |
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Differences |
Your pregnancy ends with giving life. |
Your pregnancy ends with death. |
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You may feel good and positive about your choice. |
You may feel guilt and shame about your choice. |
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You will remember giving birth. |
You will remember taking a life. |
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You will have plenty of time to plan your and your
baby's future. |
Abortion is FINAL; you can't reverse your decision. |
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You can hold, name and love your baby. |
You will never know or treasure your baby. |
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You can have continued contact with your child. |
You will miss the opportunity to see your child
develop. |