Should I Circumcise my Child?

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Should I Circumcise my Child?

Whether or not to circumcise male babies has become a sensitive issue in the U.S. and other Western countries. As late as 1970, over 90% of U.S. boys were circumcised. However, in the past 30 years that percentage has steadily declined to 59.5% due to public outcry. There are strong arguments both for and against circumcision, and the issue remains highly controversial. What do you think?

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by klborrowman

Feb 16 '04

Do the research.
If you've circumcised your child in the past, you're not a bad parent. If you have another boy in the future, let him make own decisions.... read full review

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by dmastri

Apr 13 '03

Being Uncircumcised -- my personal experiences
I would recommend circumcision b/c what happened to me can happen to any uncircumcised man, forcing them to get circumcised later in life when it will simply be more painful... read full review

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by stephanieclark

Jun 14 '03

I was given no choice
It is good that now there is a lot more debate about the need for circumcision and that parents can make up their own minds.... read full review

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by mindylt21

Aug 15 '01

Pro choice
It's cleaner and less apt for a bacterial infection.... read full review

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by specmaster

Aug 14 '03

It Doesn't Make Him Turn Blue Or Anything
If given the choice, I'd leave my boy's foreskin alone. But if a parent chooses to have their child done, don't hate them for it. IT'S NO BIG DEAL.... read full review

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by count

May 28 '00

Ritual Abuse Acceptable
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by cilcam

Feb 23 '00

Old tired discredited anecdotes
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by T.Westerhof

Jan 26 '00

To Brim.
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by iann

Dec 08 '99

Bogus argument
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by dazedcunf

Jan 26 '00

I am now truly against this procedure
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by Cobra69

Jan 13 '00

NO NO!!!! Dont Cut Me There!!!!
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by MrsStro

Apr 01 '00

Not Medically Necessary!
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by M_S_S

Jan 20 '00

How dare you cut my foreskin off
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by Valenteenie

Jan 10 '00

It's a matter of choice.
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by ItsRich

Feb 05 '00

Why do it?
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