The numbers alone show the cost of raising a child and show that the adoption system is already filled with children looking for loving homes. So what do I propose as a solution? Instead of trying to prevent abortions, encourage safe sex practices. And, abstinence doesn’t work according to NPR. We need to start educating students about the use of contraception, and show the cost and sacrifices that are made to raise a child. Still, there are situations that can’t be controlled. People make decisions under the influence of alcohol, condoms break, birth control CAN fail, nothing is 100% preventable. Because of that, I have no right to say what happens to a woman’s body.
If you agree or even disagree, please leave a comment or reach out. I don’t mind having a conversation about the topic of abortion that is respectful of each other’s opinion, and wishing to learn more about each other. And please know I don’t think lightly of abortion. It’s the option I consider to be the last resort, but I will never judge anyone for making that decision, especially if my life is not personally affected by it. So please, spread less hate about the topic of abortion, and instead, preach education about safe sex, encourage adoption of children already in the system, and fight for financial and health equality across the board. After reading the statistics, ask yourself: what does pro-life mean to you?