To circumcise or not?

I have raised 3 boys, and all three are circumcised. I think now if I had it to do all over again I would forgo the procedure. There really is no evidence that being uncircumcised leads to greater health risks. It is not unhygienic either. I really believe it is a matter of mind and religion. When my third son was born my husband and I discussed it and decide we just did not want him being different now then his brothers, but if I had had more education and information at the time of the birth of my first son I think our choices would have been much different. So my advice to you is that you do as much research into your choices at hand and make a running list of the pros and cons. I believe it to be an unnecessary surgical procedure out side of religion and faith.

Years ago when I had my son, we had him circumcised. But, my daughters did not have their sons circumcised. I have read medical articles that said it was beneficial health wise to do it because there is less chance of infection or STDs later in life. Others dont want to do it because it is usually (or was) done without anesthesia. If a boy is not circumcised he needs to be taught the proper way to clean under the foreskin and not many people really pay that close attention to that kind of detail.

I did it with both of my boys, and I would do it again if I had to. My biggest worry is infection. You really have to be careful about that when they're little. I have a friend who's husband isn't circumcised and she gets infections from him all the time. The doctor told her it was because he's not circumcised. I haven't done my research on this one, but it does seem like common sense to me. Good luck with your decision.

I personaly think its better for them to be circumsised. Both my sons are. Theres some benifits to it. If its not done you have to clean under the flap every time you change him and then when he gets older he has to clean it everyday or it can get bacteria in there and cause problems. I feel its better for the baby to be circumsised. Its cleaner that way. And If I had another boy I would do it again.

We had our little boy circumcised as an infant. I don't regret it. But honestly, we've done it as a matter of tradition. During my husband's time, circumcision was mostly done when the boys are older (usually before high school). I've been told circumcision was done for hygiene purposes. There is, however, this website that advocates no circumcision (I think it is nocirc.org). I've read their view and they seem to have a point. But for me and my family, I guess tradition is so ingrained in us that circumcision is just the way to go.

Personally I am circumcised which may make me biased, but still, there are two major pluses I see. 1: your son won't have to bother to clean himself down there. It doesn't seem like much, but I'm sure remembering and hassling to dig around and keep everything clean (something that all uncircumcised men are supposed to do) will be an annoyance 2: Probably more importantly, there is some evidence to suggest that circumcised men are at a lower risk of contracting STDs (AIDs in particular I believe. I think that's what the study was on) due to the decreased surface area of mucous membrane.

We'll circumcise our son. My husband is and wants our son to be. There are many reasons....it looks "funny" if it's not, it can get infected if not cleaned properly, for some people, it's a religious thing. Of course, not circumcising won't hurt the child at all either. I don't think it really matters either way.

Well unfortunately as a mother I have no choice in the matter. If I ever had a baby boy he would have to be circumcised 8 days after he was born. As a mother this is something I wouldn't want to subject my child to, but I also have other family to think about. My mum and dad would probably not speak to me again if I didn't have my baby circumcised and for the reason of my son knowing his Grandparents I think it might be a small price to pay. I know that he would be a lot more hygienic apparently men without the foreskin sweat a lot less. I was born Jewish this is something that is supposed to happen. I actually don't believe the Jewish religion, but favour Christianity now. I know my mum and dad want to celebrate this date though. I would say it is entirely up to you. It can now be looked at as a healthy decision for me I feel it is cruel for the baby, but then it is only for a few minutes of his life I just wish there was a kinder way of doing it.

I have a son, he is circumcised. We had him circumcised as newborn. He is now 19 months. I wouldn't change a thing. I believe it is the best way to go, but that is my opinion. I had no problems with his circumcision at all. I would do it again and if I have more boys, I would sure enough have them circumcised. Now a days when a child is circumcised, it is done different and the baby hardly feels any pain. My son didn't even make a peep. The only thing he didn't like was being laid down, but he calmed down and when the actual circumcision took place, he didn't scream or show any signs of stress. He healed awesome and wasn't fussy at all after the whole thing. I'm sure he was sore, but nothing serious. It's a choice only you can make though. Don't let anyone push you into something. Listen to what doctors and other mothers from both sides have to day. I also did my research before I chose to have my son done. You will get people that are 100% against it and they will make you feel awful, but they are the ones that actually need to do their research. I think if you do your research, you will make the right choice. Whatever it may be.

I think there was no circumcision before God commanded Abraham to be circumcised and to circumcise all those in his household. Before, circumcision is a sign that a man is of God if he is circumcised. God commanded all male Israelites to be circumcised 8 days after birth and so we read in the New Testament that even the Lord himself was circumcised at 8 days old. Nowadays, circumcision is no longer a sign for God for it is now circumcision of the heart that is important to God. I don't think circumcision of babies is bad but it's up to the parents of course to decide whether or not they allow their babies to be circumcised or wait until the child himself have his circumcision during adolescence or not at all.

Personally, I believe that it's nbetter if you woulf\d have him circumcise. Its for hygienic purposes... In our country, Most if not all is circumise for hygiene. The skin in the head of the pen* s will ne cleaner if the guy is circumcise. So, If I were you, I prefer to circumcise my son.

I think it's an unneccessary procedure, with no proven benefits. it's a body modification, and as such, I beleive only the owner of the body should be able to choose to have it done. and that's not the parents choice. in the UK it is very unusual for children to be circumcised. this does not cause any problems except those rare situations where the foreskin is too tight. it is NOT hard to keep clean. there is no excuse to blame poor hygiene on being uncircumcised. it does not cause infections. the foreskin is designed to protect the head, where the skin is more sensitive, has more nerve endings, and needs to be protected more. without the foreskin, the head can become more desensitised. simple, if nerve endings not designed to be exposed are exposed and being rubbed, and drying out, they will become desensitised. it's an unneccessary procedure with no discernable benefits, and a lot of disadvantages. it may have had a benefit in nomadic desert tribes with no access to water. but we have water and soap, and unless we are too lazy to wash ourselves, there is no reason to do it.

i like to be circu,cise. it is more clean.

I have read such cases from the book. As far as I remembered, it is not necessary to circumcise the child at early ages,because, as he grows up, his part will change,too. If there is some wrong with j=his body, it is not too late to have the operation.I think,if there is nothing serious wrong, we had better let the children grow in the nature way,because everthing is given by God.