Pro-life. What does that mean? Pro-life to me, means everyone has a say. Even if that say is coming from a baby. Being pregnant is such a precious gift from God. one should not just through that gift away. Some may have abortions because of the situation of the baby, but there are more options rather than killing the baby, like adoption.
There have been an astonishing increasing number of abortion cases throughout the universe. This scenario has been filled by among other factors social and economic factors. Abortion is the termination of pregnancy. It is the removal of the foetus before it is viable. It is usually done before the foetus gets to twenty – five weeks old. When it comes to getting rid of the child, one should not disown the child by killing the baby. There are many more options rather than killing the baby off. (Malcolm 1977 page 12).
In developed countries, abortion is legal whereas most developing countries do not encourage and permit abortion. One should not encourage another to have an abortion. This brings about the differences in safe and unsafe abortions.. Each country in the world has different legality, cultural and religious statuses and prevalence of abortion. The ethical principles towards abortion and removal of pregnancies also vary. Countries such as the United States of America and Britain have heated politics surrounding the issue of abortion in pro-life and pro-choice campaigns.
Adoption is one choice that one can have about getting rid of the baby. Having the child be adopted gives the baby a better life. Also this gives the baby a second chance in life. Adoption gives the child a chance to have a family and be apart of a family. To be loved unconditionally.
Placing a child for adoption means that after carrying the child to term, one will release their parental rights and place the child with an adoptive family. This could mean a straight couple, gay couple or single person. Adoption is often viewed as the more acceptable and kinder option when pitted against abortion.
The child gets a chance at life. Though an easy life may not be guaranteed, placing your baby for adoption at least gives him or her a chance to live and grow. Adoption gives childless couples and singles the chance to be a parent. Some people pray on having kids, but that may never happen because maybe the person has a disease and may not be able to carry the child. Some couples may be struggling with infertility, and may be devastated that they cannot naturally have children. However, adoption gives them the opportunity to love and care for a deserving child, giving them each a hope and family.
As the birth mother, one is able to pursue academic and career goals without having to split time between parenting. If one is a minor or have been raped, one can give themself and the baby a chance. Minors have a hard time as parents, and placing a child for adoption gives one the chance of finishing their education, going to college, getting married – basically, doing anything one desire. If one have been raped and are carrying an unwanted child, one can place the child for adoption with loving parents, while avoiding the guilt and health concerns that come with abortion.
