For most pregnant teens, it is not a decision of motherhood or adoption; it’s a decision of life or death. We live in a “quick fix” society… the easy answer for most women would seem to be to: abort their baby & move on with their life… but in doing this, they don’t realize God already has a plan for their child. Each one of us is a child of God & play a role in His Master Plan.
I do not believe that all single mothers should choose adoption, I do believe that all women facing crisis pregnancies should be educated about their options & in turn, can make better LIFE choices for them & their babies- whether its creating an adoption plan or mothering their child.
With this being said, I want to share with you some AWESOME information I found published by the National Council For Adoption- the “Adoption Factbook”.
Women Who Choose Adoption:
(Adoption Factbook V)
1. Are more likely to finish school & obtain a higher level of education;
2. Attain better employment, earning more than twice the per capita income & achieving greater financial stability;
3. Are less likely to receive public assistance;
4. Are more likely to marry in the future; and
5. Report a high level of satisfaction with their decision to make an adoption plan
Children Who are Adopted:
(Adoption Factbook V)
1. Are less likely to have divorced parents;
2. Are more likely to be raised by parents with college degrees;
3. Score high on indicators of wellbeing such as school performance, friendships, volunteerism, optimism, self-esteem, social competency, feelings of support from others, and low levels of anxiety;
4. Are less likely to have high risk behaviors such as alcohol use, depression, police trouble, driving/riding while drinking & not wearing a seat belt;
5. Are as well integrated into their families & schools as children who are not adopted;
6. And lastly, have a higher standard of health care, access to higher education & greater family stability.
We must change the image of Adoption in our society! I would like to dare young mothers to be heroes.
“Dare to be a Hero. Be Courageous. Be Bold. Choose Life & Consider Adoption.”
