There are 153 million documented orphans in the world who are lacking the proper nutrition and care that they need. There could be even more than this, but there has not been an updated census in a while. These children need to be shown love, whether that be through foster care or adoption. “Adopting one child won’t change the world; but for that one child, the world will change.” – Unknown. Adoption should be more encouraged in our society because it is a better option than abortion, millions of children need homes, and it is an answer for couples that cannot have children.
Adoption is a better option than abortion. Abortion is final and ends with death, birthing the child and giving it up for adoption still allows for the child to have life (Hardwick). There is an estimated 40-50 million abortions a year (Jones). Many young mothers struggle with making the decision to abort. Once a woman has an abortion, there is no going back. The mother may have guilt for the rest of her life. On the other hand, however, if a mother chooses to give the baby up for adoption, they still have the opportunity to know their child …show more content…
Infertility is heart breaking for couples, young or old. Most of the time after hearing this news coupes really struggle with what step to take next. In most cases, this next step is adoption. Infertility affects 12% of couples. "Infertility is a common reason for adoption" (Welch) When a couple is infertile, they may turn towards adoption. Infertility causes the parents to desire to be the perfect parents for their adopted child (Martin). Adoption may also be a couples only hope for having a child of their own (Martin). Couples must first learn to love an adopted child as much as they would a biological child. Parents may tend to believe that adoption is just second best. They also have to come a long ways emotionally after being infertile in order to allow themselves to
Adoption is a better option than abortion. Abortion is final and ends with death, birthing the child and giving it up for adoption still allows for the child to have life (Hardwick). There is an estimated 40-50 million abortions a year (Jones). Many young mothers struggle with making the decision to abort. Once a woman has an abortion, there is no going back. The mother may have guilt for the rest of her life. On the other hand, however, if a mother chooses to give the baby up for adoption, they still have the opportunity to know their child …show more content…
Infertility is heart breaking for couples, young or old. Most of the time after hearing this news coupes really struggle with what step to take next. In most cases, this next step is adoption. Infertility affects 12% of couples. "Infertility is a common reason for adoption" (Welch) When a couple is infertile, they may turn towards adoption. Infertility causes the parents to desire to be the perfect parents for their adopted child (Martin). Adoption may also be a couples only hope for having a child of their own (Martin). Couples must first learn to love an adopted child as much as they would a biological child. Parents may tend to believe that adoption is just second best. They also have to come a long ways emotionally after being infertile in order to allow themselves to