It's really interesting to hear opinions from both sides of the fence
It's a topic that can certainly cause alot of debate isn't it!
Just wanted to say my reasons for circumcising my boys came after alot of research and careful consideration. It wasn't just down to cleanliness or looking like their father. There was alot of other information I came across regarding std's, increased chances of their female partner getting cervical cancer, and what really did it for me was that at any age down the track it could be required due to recurrent frequent urinary tract infections, or teenage boys having difficulty with their erections as their foreskin strangles and is too tight when their penis is erect.
I am definitely not trying to enter any debate.. just wanted to share a few of the reasons, and as previously posted.. there is pro's and cons on both sides of the fence.
I suppose not having it done comes with some risks... which most children/adults never have to encounter... but there is the statistics that show problems do occur and it can be required later on.
I got my boys done at a surgery specialising in circumcision in Brisbane. Contrary to popular belief, there is now a steep increase in the statistics of boys being born and the number of circumcisions being performed. This clinic performs upwards of 2 dozen every day,... and there is currently about a 6 week waiting list as they are so busy. All 4 times I have been at this clinic, I have seen numerous parents and babies there and upon chatting never came across any getting it done for religious reasons.. so there is definitely many parents still opting for it without having any religious reason. What upset me was seeing 7 yr olds or 10 yr olds coming in so upset and scared as they required getting it done for reasons due to UTI's etc. I also have seen and heard of many grown men requiring it due to UTI's. This swayed me in my decision.
In saying all this.. it was just something we decided we'd like to avoid any problems down the track, and thought it best for us. I TOTALLY agree with the other mothers saying they've never had any problems and they're children are fine. It is wonderful to hear. But I have heard many stories on different forums of mothers over the past 3 years (this topic is one that continually comes up for discussion!) that have been the statistics that have required to get their boys done at an older age due to having problems, and wishing they had done their children when born.
Again.. Just adding some more friendly info.. not wanting to debate at all ladies. I don't feel strongly for what any other mother wants to do with their beautiful children.. just for what my DH and I choose to do for ours. But I don't pass judgement or opinion on anyone elses decisions whatsoever.
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