http://www.letters2president.org/letters/7693-adoption-not-abortion
I thought it would be nice to write about adoption and abortion since this was the topic we spoke about in class today. The above website is a letter that someone wrote on their feelings toward adoption & abortion. I feel people need to think in a more broad context on abortion. A lot of people will stick with one way and completely oppose the other. But, everyone needs to understand that everyone situation is not the same. I am a broad thinker so I would not think of anyone any less for getting a abortion or adopting their child. The person wrote in their letter that adoption is a better option because the child will have a family. But, what we would have to ask ourselves is what is the family does not have a stable home or treat the child differently then their other children if they have any.
Then, also in the article it mentions how a minor should not be able to abort because they are not mature enough and they may regret it later on in life. But, in a lot of states you have to be 18 years or older to abort with other a parent's consent. (But, I do not like that in some states such as Illinois, you do not need consent from an adult and I wish that could be something that is changed.) Therefore, this would mean that the minor (in most states) would have to converse with an adult on this situation. Also, the minor could regret giving the child up for adoption after caring the child for 9 months and having that connection. If a teenager is pregnant she may feel like she is not capable or financially stable enough to take care of a child and may not have the family support that others may have. I just wanted to write on this topic because I know many people who say abortion is just completely wrong while not knowing why that person got an abortion or understand their situation. I'm am glad that teenagers are able to have an option of abortion or adoption and I feel that whatever choice they make/made is something they really thought about and made the right choice for their child and themselves. If they are mature enough to make a baby, they are mature enough to make a decision on their options.
(Brittney Williams)
I also believe women whether young or old should have the choice of abortion or adoption. But in my personal opinion adoption is the way to go. Adoption is a beautiful thing, and I have friends and family members that I may not of had without it.Providing a child a home, whether its in a household of 1 parent, 2 parents, young, old, heterosexual/homosexual is the ultimate gift, your giving your child a chance to live. But I also believe abortion is the only choice for many young mothers, and you have to consider that each case of abortion is different. Even if I don't agree with abortion, I still fully believe women should have the choice.
ReplyDelete(Jennifer Hall)
I think this topic will always be a sensitive issue for a lot of people who think on either side of the spectrum. I personally believe that each woman's situation is very case sensitive and she must do what is right for her, the baby, etc., regardless of others' opinions. I can see where abortion would be the better choice for some. I also think that having the opportunity to provide someone with a child is very special and a life-changing gift they may have never received otherwise.
ReplyDelete(Brittany Randolph)
I absolutely agree. i dont like how many individuals are narrow-minded, they assume that we are all the same and given the same circumstances, when in reality that is not necessarily true. women should have the ability and right to decide whats best for themselves, because deciding whats best for me will be better for the baby.
ReplyDelete(Nour Salmeen)