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Anja · Jun 6th, 2008, 08:04 AM

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

AppleBlossom · Jun 6th, 2008, 08:06 AM

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 · Jun 6th, 2008, 08:19 AM

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 · Jun 6th, 2008, 08:35 AM

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 · Jun 6th, 2008, 08:41 AM

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 · Jun 6th, 2008, 08:46 AM

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 · Jun 6th, 2008, 08:56 AM

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 · Jun 6th, 2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

Completely agree !!

Angelmouse · Jun 6th, 2008, 09:01 AM

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 · Jun 6th, 2008, 09:08 AM

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!

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Anja Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 350	Gobsmacked 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

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AppleBlossom Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 25,860	I wouldn't unless there was a reason. My OH is circumcised but for medical reasons. But each to their own I suppose

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Rhi_Rhi1 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,767	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

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Happy Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 1,887	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.

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Sparky0207 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,106	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

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Uvlollypop Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: milton keynes Posts: 5,790	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

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emmajane Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brighton Posts: 801	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.

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Angelmouse Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 2,139	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.

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Jun 6th, 2008, 09:08 AM	#10
Anja Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 350	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!

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