Would you have your child circumsized?

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Hey I'm not trying to start a huge debate, this is more to be taken as a poll. please indicate if you would or would not have your male child circumsized and why, please do not flame or get down on others for their opinions.I personally would have my child circumsized and worry about the future when I do have a child for there is a movement away from them. While it may not be enforced as rule of relegion many Christians in North American do circumsize their youth and I for one am and will strive to maintain that status quo in my family line.I have not found any medical information which indicated circumsize penises were prone to any ailments. I also read a medical paper in which doctors practicing in Canada disproved the misconception that circumsicion decreases sensitivity. A study done on full grown males who chose to have circumscision done never comlpained 5 years after about any degradation in their sex lives or sexual sensitivity.I also read in a related article that there are absolutely no correlations between circumsision and abnormal childhood behavior. Some have suggested such an event like circumsision severely traumatizes a child at an early age leading to developmental and behavorial problems. There is absolutely no scientific or medical evidence to support this.I do accept the fact that un-circumsized penis can be just as clean as circumsized penises. One must be sure to clean regularly is all, i just imagine it would be a little more time consuming as an un-circumsized person.I also realize Christians in Europe do not circumsize their youth. It is purely a North American phenomenon yet it is still in the bible, it may not be a requirement but it's there and North American Christians choose to follow it.I am disgruntled at the fact many doctors will not even refer you now-a-days. I can understand if they will not preform the procedure themselves but I find it unethical to with-hold information parents request. I am also disgruntled at the fact many doctors go as far as to blatantly question and critisize many parents who choose or desire to have their children circumsized. I would not like to be told how to raise my child.Your turn! And remember just post what you would like for your child and your reasons if you wish. Do not attack, comment, or question anyone elses responses please.

I didn't hav it done to my son. No need for it.Don't think that North American Christians circumcise because it's in the Bible. It's just done out of tradition. As you said "maintain that status quo ".No, you most certainly do NOT have to be circumcised to get into heaven. This issue was resolved long ago by the apostle Paul and the early Church. Circumcision has absolutely nothing to do with your salvation. It is one of many Old Testament requirements that ended the moment that Jesus Christ died for our sins. Circumcision had to do with the Old Testament relationship between God and the Jews. (See: Circumcision) It has never been a requirement for Christians.http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/circumcision.htmlCircumcision is still very prevalent in the US. Where are you getting the info that doctors are now campaigning against it if the parent chooses it?

When my son was born there was no way in hell anybody was cutting his penis. PERIOD! I didn't care what anyone said. Then we realized the opening to his foreskin was the size of a pencil tip. He started having problems when he was 5 so I had to have it removed then.Now? I would have it done. For two reasons, 1.) my husband is Jewish and it's not worth a divorce. 2.) I don't think I could go through that again. He didn't seem to mind having it done but it really upset me.

yeah, i think i'd have it done too, just because it's what i'm used to seeing, and i think it would benefit him, in my opinion...but why are some having such an issue, not so much a problem, but an issue? is it because their parents didn't teach, or tell them how to work with it, stretch it, etc.?

How often did your parents talk to you about your penis when you entered the teen years? It's not a comfortable subject for either party and that's why it's avoided. And to tell you the truth... "most" guys figure it out on their own and are just fine.

Definately wouldn't, unless it was for medical reasons... Don't see a reason to do it to him just because it was done to me

oh ok, coo. Just wanted to know. but no, my parents never had to talk to me about it, because foreskin isn't an issue amongst my family, there was no need for stretching, or rolling back of anything.

I know you are circumcised. It was a rhetorical question. But I believe most of the issues stem from the fact that parents in general just don't talk to their kids about their penis or vagina or whatever.. especially with teens. It's almost taboo.

I am aware of the nature of the question, but..since i had an answer, i gave it...and yes, i believe you are absolutely correct, it's almost taboo, though i don't think it should be amongst family, but do they explain things such as what needs to be done with the foreskin in Sex Ed?

I don't even think it's mentioned in Sex Ed. Maybe I'm wrong. It wasn't offered when I went to school.

hmm, yeah when i went to school it wasn't mentioned, but what about those of you who attend maybe, school in England? do you have Sex Ed? and if so, is it mentioned?

I'm not from England, but we had Sex Ed in 7th grade, guys and girls separate. There was no mention of stretching or even circumcision to us guys and I know it would have been helpful to some. The girls learnt a whole lot more about penises than we did!

When I have a son, I'd like to have him circumcised 'cos I'm circumcised. But I'll be ok if he's not cut. Doctors are the biggest obstacle it seems, my mom had to fight like crazy to have me cut almost 20 years ago, its just not practised much in SA.

Nope. What's the point? Why modify the body that God gave us? Why not get your kid a tattoo while you're at it?A little off-topic, but my uncle has a boxer dog and had his ears trimmed and almost everybody thought "that's so cruel -- how could you do it?", yet few people think such a thing when it comes to circumcision.

In reply to:yeah, i think i'd have it done too, just because it's what i'm used to seeingA lot of people say they'd do it because everyone else does it, or because they want him to be like his father, who was circumcised too. Is the logic behind this is to fit-in with others? I don't get that. Is anybody really that concerned that they won't fit in with their naked peers that they'd remove part of the penis? It's more than just skin...

no, not just to fit in. but i dont want him to have to worry about his penis in any way. he's already gonna have a hard time growing up to become a sensible and caring person,w/ all the problems in society today, so there is no point in making him have to worry about it...yes yes yes many do not have any problems w/ their foreskin, great, but since there really is no downfall to either - cut or uncut - then both are perfectly ok, so why not? People choose not to have their son's cut, some do, I myself will.

I'm uncut but I understand that circumcisions can go wrong, tightness on the shaft when erect being a common side effect because too much skin is removed.I'm in the camp that says leave it alone unless a medical problem deems removal necessary.

I wouldn't have my child circumsizedI think its up to the childIf they want to be circumsized then they can do it themselves

Go to this site and you will think otherwiseIn Memory of the Sexually Mutilated Child

Both of my sons are cicumsized. When I had my first I asked the doc why I should/shouldn't have it done. He said it really was just easier to take care of. I think it's a good thing because it's hard enough to get a little boy to brush his teeth and wash behind his ears, let alone make sure he pulls back his skin to clean around there. Also, I didn't realize how common it is to be uncut until I came to A2A. I had only seen 1 uncut since I became sexually active. Don't get me wrong, cut or uncut doesn't bother me. I just like penis!