Anja

I apologise in advance to Leanne for this thread as I know you stated you didnt want a debate on the whole circumcision issue but I am truly amazed at the amount of people who have said yes they would have their sons circumcised.....i dont get it????? please can someone explain this to me!!!

Ok....religious reasons i can accept. If it had to be done for a medical reason then fair enough.....but what other reason is there for putting your baby through this.

This has seriously blown my mind

bexy_22

I wouldn't unless there was a reason. My OH is circumcised but for medical reasons. But each to their own I suppose

Rhi_Rhi1

I wouldnt !! unless for medical reasons obviously and i can appreciate other peoples believes. but i think my son would hate me! when he grew up!! lol. Ive known a few lads as i was growing up who were circumcised (some for medical reasons) and when there mates found out, well lets just say the mocking wasnt very nice! ... but boys will be boys :P x
plus i think they have the right to make a choice like that for them selfs i mean its is theres :P

Happy

This is def something we would not consider unless it was for medical reasons. I don't think it is something we would even bring up. If he wanted to when he was older then thats up to him and its his body. I understand it for religous beliefs but not sure other than that.

Sparky0207

Same for me, definitely not something that would even cross my mind unless it was for a medical reason.

I know people have different beliefs and cultures and I respect that entirely, but (without causing a big debate) I would be really interested to see comments from people who are having it done purely out of choice

xx

Uvlollypop

i think its awful taking that choice away from their child, unless its for medical reasons it should be left well alone!

as for the its cleaner point of view, teach your kid how to wash his bits properly

skin removal isnt needed

emmajane

I have always totally against it unless for medical reasons, but recently my OH's cousin had to the op and was in serious pain for a long time afterwards, which apparently doesn't happen (or if some pain not at all as much) for babies. I am really undecided as I don't want him to have it but can see OH's point.

momandpeanut

Completely agree !!

Angelmouse

Correct me if I'm wrong but I was always under the impression that it was more of an American thing to have ones child circumcised?

Having had intimate knowledge of a circumcised man I don't think I would countanance it. He had thrush more times in a month than I've ever had in my life.

Anja

I am glad I am not the only one who thinks this way....it really has shocked me! I have been all around the office since reading this getting opinions too!

I think starting a debate is not a bad thing....debate is a really good way to learn and be educated.....I for one want to learn more about this so I can understand the other side of the argument (not neccessarily agree though), because right now, possibly due to a lack of education on the subject, I really dont comprehend how anyone can do this as a matter for choice!