There are many, many pros and cons to think about. Here is a link to an online journal that can help you come up with more pros and cons for yourself.

Here's our list of things to take into consideration:

Adoption means being pregnant for nine months and then giving your child to another family to raise. It takes a lot of courage to make this decision. Many girls decide against adoption because they feel they’ll become too attached to their baby during pregnancy to give them to another family.

But, for teenagers who feel abortion is wrong or don’t want to have an abortion for other reasons, this can be a good option. Most people who choose adoption feel unable to provide for their child. They want their child to have a loving, stable home with enough financial resources to care for a child.

For more information on adoption, check out the topic area called "adoption," including FAQs and teen-written stories.