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The whole point of the pro-choice movement is that it's YOUR choice. I've always been pro-choice because I don't know WHAT I would have done if I'd been pregnant before I was married...none of the options seem good when you're in school and don't have a lot of money. But I certainly wouldn't want anyone else, especially the government, making that decision for me.
Your responsibility is not to bring a child into the world who can't be cared for. This means that abortion is ONE responsible choice you could make.
There are lots of people on this site who are looking to adopt and will be great parents, so that's definitely another responsible option.
Also, I have a friend who was conceived in similar circumstances. Her mom went to her dad and said, "I'm having this baby, and you can be as involved as you want." He said he didn't want to be involved, so my friend's mom raised my friend alone. They didn't have much money, and they lived in all kinds of places (my friend has some GREAT stories!) but my friend turned out great. She even has been able to have a relationship with her dad, now that she's grown up. So if you feel you can do it, raising a child is a responsible option, too.
If you're in college, there's probably some kind of counseling service you can go to where they'll help you think it through. Take your time, and listen to your heart.
If you listen to your heart, you can't go wrong.
Xanny
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