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| Jena Troutman-New York Times Article |
Lately, there has been a lot of discussion on circumcision. NPR was discussing how there are various measures trying to get on the ballot to ban circumcision in Santa Monica and San Francisco. However, there are also many republicans trying to get a measure on the ballot requiring parents to circumcise their baby boys.
While I am against circumcision and feel it is an old tradition that offers very misleading health information to new parents, I do not feel there should be a law for or against it. Ideally, it would be the little boys decision but we know that is not a likely option.
Many assume that the circumcision is beneficial, has no damaging effects and is important in a boy's personal cleanliness. However, studies are showing that none of these assumptions are necessarily true.
Here is an article on the New York Times about the measures for ballot and as always, here are some great articles from the always trusted Mothering Magazine. My advice is to always do your research before you make big health decisions about your baby.
The New York Times-Circumcision
The New York Times-Article two
Mothering Magazine
Thank you so much for posting this and raising awareness about this issue! I think that it is the duty of the parents who find out that they are having a boy to do the proper research before they decide to circumcise or not. I completely changed my mind after doing online research and talking to other moms. There are so many mis-conceptions about circumcision. Bottom line: it is a cosmetic surgery. I didn't want to make this decision for my son. I will let him decide later when he can weigh his options and have proper anesthetics/pain relievers. It is his body, afterall. Who am I or anyone else to decide for him?
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