Similarities - Adoption		Similarities - Abortion
you can pursue earlier goals and plans		you can pursue earlier goals and plans
you can live independently		you can live independently
you won't have to parent prematurely		you won't have to parent prematurely
you will be free from the financial burdens of parenting		you'll be free from the financial burdens of parenting
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 w/ the baby's father
you can resume your education or career		you can resume your education or career
Differences - Adoption		Differences - Abortion
your pregnancy ends w/ giving life		your pregnancy ends with death
you may feel good and positive about your choice		you may feel guilt and shame about your choice
you will remember giving birth		you will remember taking a life
you will have plenty of time to plan you and your baby's future		you will never know or treasure your baby
you can hold, name, and love your baby		you will miss the opportunity to see your child develop
you can have continued contact w/ your child
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