ADOPTION VERSUS PARENTING

The Similarities

ADOPTION

• You give your child life.
• You can plan for your baby's future.
• You can hold and name your baby.
• You can know how your baby is growning and developing.

PARENTING

• You give your child life.
• You can plan for your babys' future.
• You can hold and name your baby.
• You can know how your baby is growing and developing.

The Differences

ADOPTION

• You will not have to parent before you are ready.
• You can choose a two-parent family for your baby.
• You will be free from the financial responsibilites of parenting.
• You can continue with your education or career.
• You may have the freedom to continue or to end a relationship with the other birthparent.

PARENTING

• You will have a parental role, 24/7.
• You will not have the support of a spouse.
• You will be more likely to struggle financially.
• You may need to delay your education or career.
• You may be unwillingly involved in a long-term relationship with the other birthparent.

Remember that adoption goes a step beyond choosing life for your baby. It is a quality -of- life decision for you and your child!