Comment on circumcision (seen on another board)

AnneNC · June 2011

I just read a comment someone posted on one of the other national boards (not a baby board). I found this to be VERY odd, but maybe I am just clueless (haha).

The poster said that she couldn't believe that anyone these days (unless you had a religious or medical reason) WOULD circumcise their baby boy. Really?!? I thought it was the other way around, like it was kind of unique if you did NOT circumcise. Of course its a very personal decision and I don't have a son either.....

Does anyone else find that to be an odd comment? I think we have discussed this topic before, probably quite a while back.

akspriss · June 2011

Well in the group of friends I have I'd say circumcision was he norm as I think that most of DS's male friends are circumcised. I know things are different now as far as circumcisions go then they used to be but i'd still say thats def. a more odd comment.

withoutshoes · June 2011

I believe it's San Francisco that is trying to outlaw circumcision. (don't quote me on that)

However, in my group of friends circumcision is definitely the norm. I agree with akspriss, I think the statement you quoted is more of an oddity.

crescentmoon99 · June 2011

I feel like there are maybe more people now who don't circumsize than in the past. DS is circumsized, although I did have a little hesitation about it, since it's not medically necessary. I ultimately left it to DH to make the decision, since he's a guy LOL.

NatPhoto09 · June 2011

it is a cultural thing. it is not common in latin america but still very common in the US. Nic is not circumcised and I also told DH to make the final decision. He didn't care either way.

AnneNC · June 2011

Withoutshoes, I think this poster actually does live in SanFran (or somewhere in that area) ! So that would make sense, I suppose. Maybe this is more of a "regional" issue nowadays!

lah1177 · June 2011

crescentmoon99:
I feel like there are maybe more people now who don't circumsize than in the past. DS is circumsized, although I did have a little hesitation about it, since it's not medically necessary. I ultimately left it to DH to make the decision, since he's a guy LOL.

This exactly. I did not care one way or the other, so I let my DH decide and he said yes.

BackthePack · June 2011

I do think it's a bit odd, but mostly b/c I think circumcisions are very common in our area still. I know this is not the case throughout the country and not circumcising is become more popular.

When I asked DH what his preference was he looked at me like I had 4 heads. Evidently not circumcising was not an option to him, so obv J is circumcised, which was my preference as well.

feistyred23 · June 2011

I think that not circumcising a little boy is much more common now since it is not a medical necessity. It's much more of a personal preference for the parents to make and I do agree that it is also more prevalant in certain areas of the country over others.

ECUGirl2004 · June 2011

My pediatrician said in this area, circumcision is still the norm (no duh) but it's decreasing a lot. DS is not circumcised and I am really glad we decided not to do it. I've done a lot of research on it, and everything I've read has confirmed my decision.

DH was on the fence, and I got him to do research and we watched Penn & Teller's Bullsh*t on the subject, and he agreed he didn't want it done. I know a lot of moms (online) who have battled their husbands on this topic. I don't think I have the right to ask a doctor to cut off part of a daugther's labia just because I'm the woman in the relationship. I think that's a lame argument.

But back on topic, on other message boards I visit, NOT circumcising is the norm. Mothering.com has an entire forum called "The Case Against Circumcision."

alchris · June 2011

I agree with her. It seems like it's moving toward 50/50 now -- I think this generation's babies' numbers are dropping. It's certainly not an assumption like it used to be. Granted, you have to go back just a couple generations before that when it was uncommon, and there was just a spike for awhile. It's still common of course, just not assumed at all in my book.

zsmommy · June 2011

ECUGirl2004:
My pediatrician said in this area, circumcision is still the norm (no duh) but it's decreasing a lot. DS is not circumcised and I am really glad we decided not to do it. I've done a lot of research on it, and everything I've read has confirmed my decision.
DH was on the fence, and I got him to do research and we watched Penn & Teller's Bullsh*t on the subject, and he agreed he didn't want it done. I know a lot of moms (online) who have battled their husbands on this topic. I don't think I have the right to ask a doctor to cut off part of a daugther's labia just because I'm the woman in the relationship. I think that's a lame argument.
But back on topic, on other message boards I visit, NOT circumcising is the norm. Mothering.com has an entire forum called "The Case Against Circumcision."

I agree, DS is not circumcised. I would never do that to my girls and I would never do it to my boys either.

PlainandTall · June 2011

The USA habit of circumcision is a global embarassment... other developed first world nations don't do this to their children.

Here is an interesting memo to physicians --- Canada-

https://www.courtchallenge.com/letters/skcoll2.html

...."If parents remain adamant in their preference that newborn circumcision be performed, notwithstanding their awareness of the research on this subject, remember that you are under no obligation to perform any surgical procedure for which there are not valid medical indications. You can, and should, respectfully decline to perform the procedure just as you should respectfully decline to carry out other requested medical acts that you regard to be inappropriate. "

From Australia-

https://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/09/2113665.htm

"The Australian Medical Association has backed a call for laws banning the non-essential circumcision of infant boys.

The Tasmanian Children's Commissioner, Paul Mason, says non-medical circumcision is a breach of human rights.

The AMA's Tasmanian President, Haydn Walters, says they would support a ban on the practice, except where there are medical or religious reasons.

He says there is only rarely a medical need to carry out the procedure."

Here is a statement --- Netherlands:

https://www.circinfo.org/Dutch_circumcision_policy.html

The situation with how circumcision came to have a hold on the USA is very interesting (and sad) you should look into it.

https://www.amazon.com/Circumcision-History-Worlds-Controversial-Surgery/dp/0465026532

This book called "Circumcision- a history of the world's most controversial surgery" by David Gollaher is an eye opening read. (might be a good candidate for an interlibrary loan)

Shelita Hamm · June 2011

PlainandTall:
The USA habit of circumcision is a global embarassment... other developed first world nations don't do this to their children.

Here is an interesting memo to physicians --- Canada-

https://www.courtchallenge.com/letters/skcoll2.html

...."If parents remain adamant in their preference that newborn circumcision be performed, notwithstanding their awareness of the research on this subject, remember that you are under no obligation to perform any surgical procedure for which there are not valid medical indications. You can, and should, respectfully decline to perform the procedure just as you should respectfully decline to carry out other requested medical acts that you regard to be inappropriate. "

From Australia-

https://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/09/2113665.htm

"The Australian Medical Association has backed a call for laws banning the non-essential circumcision of infant boys.

The Tasmanian Children's Commissioner, Paul Mason, says non-medical circumcision is a breach of human rights.

The AMA's Tasmanian President, Haydn Walters, says they would support a ban on the practice, except where there are medical or religious reasons.

He says there is only rarely a medical need to carry out the procedure."

Here is a statement --- Netherlands:

https://www.circinfo.org/Dutch_circumcision_policy.html

The situation with how circumcision came to have a hold on the USA is very interesting (and sad) you should look into it.

https://www.amazon.com/Circumcision-History-Worlds-Controversial-Surgery/dp/0465026532

This book called "Circumcision- a history of the world's most controversial surgery" by David Gollaher is an eye opening read. (might be a good candidate for an interlibrary loan)

So.........You're against circumcision? Huh?

withoutshoes · June 2011

Crap, my quote function isn't working.

Plainandtall..."The USA habit of circumcision is a global embarrasment..." I am more embarrased that our Congressman is taking pictures of his Weiner and sending it to college girls rather than the fact my son is circumcised.

That, I am not embarrased about it.

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