My family doesn't want me to circumcise my son: Advice?

I had my boys done. Its up to each person and thier beliefs are. I did it cause I feel its better. But this is my opinion. I will not force it upon others. It’s up to you what you do with your kids as long you don’t bring them harm

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Your child your choice. Best advice I can give.

Your son your choice

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Your decision no one else’s.

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I did it because it helps key word helps keep everything cleaner down there. I didn’t watch it but could have even during covid. Was scary making sure it healed properly and if you do definitely talk to doctors about the after care as well. I’m happy with my decision but I’m PROCHOICE so do what’s best for you and your family

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Do want you want. It’s nobody’s business.

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My cousins step son want circumcised as a baby and ended up having to be circumcised at about 10 or 11 years old because he kept getting infections under the foreskin. If it’s not properly cleaned then that’s the chances you take when you dont get them circumcised. To each their own, but I had my son circumcised because no boy really cleans themselves very well down there as a little boy and didn’t want to risk it.

There is a group on fb called my whole baby. Its very informative.

Ignore the family your son will thank you

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Advice it’s you kid your choice they can get over it

No mistake! Great job at protecting your boy

My two biological boys are intact my stepson is not but that was my husband and his ex’s choice. My point of view is there is no medical reason for it so why do it

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Your baby your choice.

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You do what you think is best for your boys.

I’ll tell you from a moms point of view and caregiver. I circumcised my son after looking into info. I feel it was the best choice. I work in the caregiving field and when uncircumcised men are older they do get infections if its not cleaned properly.
I’m not judging and feel parents should do whatever they feel is best for their kids.

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I feel asking the moms is probably a little counter intuitive. You should be seeking advice from men. Ones who are circumcised and ones who are not. Ask them if they wish their parents would have gone one way or the other when they were born. Women do not have penises. Therefore we cannot answer why one way would be better over the other :roll_eyes:

It’s your child. Do what makes you happy

Your son. Your decision.

Cleaner, for him for his future partners too.

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It’s in The Bible. All boys should be circumcised

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Three boys here. Never did it with them. They’ve all never had issues. Just teach them how to clean themselves properly

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Do what you want with your baby. Its no one else’s business

Ask the dad what he thinks!

Your baby boy your choice.

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Hi mom, I had my son circumcise on the very next day he was born. Health reason is why I did it. It’s cleaner and less infection if the parts are not clean thoroughly he may get an infection. I did not ask my family because it’s my choice . I understand they are family but certain decisions mom and dad are only to make. Good luck!

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It can’t ever be undone so let him decide

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It is not their business!!!

My boys are intact, perfect happy healthy boys. Their foreskins have yet to turn on them.

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4 boys all circumcised cleaner for them easier when having sex later in life ! Yeast builds up under foreskin causing health issues

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It doesn’t have to be done it’s more of a cosmetic thing than a medical thing. With that being said you do have to teach proper hygiene! I followed a forum that consisted of uncircumcised men and circumcised men and the consensus was pretty unanimous most of the men who had been wish they hadn’t! And the men who hadn’t are glad they weren’t. It is something that can be done at any time. My little brother was circumcised when he turned five I believe …and he was perfectly fine. He went under anesthesia was sore for a few days but overall it wasn’t a traumatic experience he really doesn’t even remember it. He got it done because his dad wanted it done! I’ve done a lot of research and just from what I read I think it’s unnecessary. Even if they don’t remember it that’s not really the point in my opinion. It’s changing the way their body is. And to me it just seems like something we do because people started doing it way back when and it just kind of stuck. And many other countries boys are not circumcised… Some get circumcised at a certain age. So I don’t know just do your research and no matter what choice you make it’s not the wrong choice. no judgments to the parents who decide to circumcise their boys. That’s your child. It’s just something I chose not to do.

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Individual choice. Ask your OB. A doctor. Not people who are not in the know. We chose it for the health benefits. And familiarity. Simple. Quick. Painless for our son.

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You made the right choice. Might need better friends

Ask them if they are also into sexual mutilation for the girl babies.

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need to do it. zThats ridiculous…causes problems later if u dont

I did my own research and then my son’s father and I decided together not to circumcise. There’s no real medical necessity and at 9 years old my son has never had any issues with infections or anything. His father also isn’t circumcised and at almost 40 he’s never had any issues. Don’t pull on the foreskin to try to clean it. It can cause tears and that’s one of the things that causes infections.

We didn’t circumcise & my son had a lot a infections, despite keeping it clean. He had to be circumcised at age 3. It was very traumatic. I regret not having him circumcised as a newborn.

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I didn’t. Just seems harsh.

Your son, your decision.

You are NOT making a mistake

Don’t ever question yourself, you are his momma and to hell what everyone thinks!! If you are OK with it, then there’s your answer!! :heart:

Increased infections

Umm, it’s your son! Who gives a crap what anyone else says!

And it’s nasty. I dated a guy who wasnt. Ewwwewwwwew

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It’s a decision for you and your husband.

Your kid your choice. Who cares what your family says

I’ve seen many babies sleep right through it!

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Nature put it there for a reason.

You aredoing the right thing. Don’t let them bully you into this. My son is uncut too.

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Because ppl have no sense of “not my place to say”

serious. eff that. If their opinions are forced in on something so private to you and your husband…then they’ll have their nose in everything
cut that now

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theres
a lot of controversy round circumcision as seen as abuse - don’t do it

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A lot of people don’t nowadays. It’s weeding out so he’ll probably be fine! If I hadn’t already done my first son 8 years ago I probably wouldn’t have with my new baby either

Boys get such moist mess up under their foreskin causing infections. Circumcision make it much better for them to look after their nether regions so much more easier as kids.

Had 2 boys, didn’t do it. :woman_shrugging:t2:

My uncle had to get circumcised at 35 years old due to infection
Very painful

Its healthier for the boy

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y is it their decision, your his mom

Tell them to mind their own business.

This is a personal decision within a family. My sons are circumcised. I have nephews who are not. I have a nephew who had to be circumcised at 7 due to his foreskin growing over and making it hard for him to use the restroom. Circumcision is something that parents should decide to do it not to do without input from others.

Your baby your decision… is how I see it

For me personally I circumscied my son because I am a Messianic Jew and because of hygiene reasons. Honestly it’s whatever you think is best you are the mom

Your child, your choice.

Watch adam ruins everything about circumcision

It’s YOUR choice. Others can mtob

If there’s no medical need for it, then don’t bother.

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I have 3 boys, 2 are 1 isn’t and it doesn’t really matter if they are or not, you just need to pay a lil more attention when cleaning it if they aren’t. Do whatever YOU are comfortable with!

Its not medically necessary. In American culture though it is often looked down on not to be circumcised. I know plenty of women who have told me they wouldn’t be with an uncircumcised man. I doubt they’ll pipe up now in this thread though.

I didn’t. Never had an issue! Sharks can’t grow in a small tank, lol. Seriously It’s literally genital mutilation based on what!? I don’t even understand how it’s legal and still widely considered “normal” your cutting off the tip of your sons dick! Scaring and leaving him with dulled senses. Why? For what!!

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You wouldn’t mutilate a girls genitals, why would you mutilate your sons for the sake of “western societal norms”… yeah let’s cut a child’s most sensitive area without pain medication management “because they won’t remember it” :woman_facepalming::woman_facepalming::woman_facepalming:

Fuck what friends and family say. It’s not their child and they have no say in someone else’s genitals.

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I just made a s comment based on what my dad experienced

No mistake. My sons are because their dad is. I felt terrible about it. I’m so glad its becoming less popular, most younger moms I know have choosen not to. Its not really neccessary and insurance doesn’t cover anymore. Cost is about 500$ in our state.

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It’s your kid do what you want.

Unnecessary procedure for the most part…

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However, it’s your son and your choice.

Ive never been im 54 no troubles

Only you can make that decision.

Ask them if they believe in vulva mutilation too…

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You’re not making a mistake. The mistake would be if you listened to these people. They don’t know what they’re talking about. They are misinformed.

I would circumcise. My boys are.

My grandpa had major issues b/c he was not circumcised & they circumcised him when he was in his 80’s b/c of the problems it caused later in life with infections & such. I would hate for any boy to grow up & have these issues when it could have been taken care of when they were born. It was so painful for my grandpa that late in life! I have 2 grandsons & both were circumcised

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  1. It’s not anyone else’s business.
  2. It’s a cosmetic surgery.
  3. If its not medically needed…then why?
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Circumcision is based on several things. Some for religious reasons. Some for health reasons. Some cus the father is or isnt. If you have done research and wheighed your pros and cons It is your decision. Most of my Mexican friends dont because it is a pleasure thing for the guy. I have white friends that do for religious reasons. I say ots your choice and its nots others jobs to judge your decision.

Grandma thinks…the sooner the better than problem later. All my 3 boys was circumcised before they came back home and they turned amazingly strong men👏

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No don’t do it it’s cruel

I left it up to my husband, he got stuck in the nursery when a baby was being circumcised and he said nope no way! Not doing that to him! 2 boys no problems

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I did not have my sons circumcised. Please know that the foreskin does not fully retract until the age of five years for some. Don’t force it, and just teach then to clean themselves.

I faced the same criticism when I chose not to circumcise my son. I even had a doctor criticize me for it. In my opinion, it’s rather gross for an adult to be obsessed with a baby’s genitalia :woman_shrugging: his body, his choice.

We did not circumcise our son. I’ve heard about too many being botched. Besides it’s unnecessary.

My cousin wasn’t and hated it until he was 21 and had it done. Said it was so much better. Sex was better for him and his partner too. He said when they had sons they would all be done!

no ones business but yours and daddy’s!

Damned if you do. Damned if you don’t. Its your choice. No one else’s. Do whatever you feel is right.

My father in law wasn’t when he was in his early 60s he became diabetic and got infection then he got circumcised which was more painful I believe for the health of a male its the best

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I’m having conflicting information here…

Your kid your choice

Ummm that is a ridiculous question. It is your child circumcise him

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Cleanliness is #1. Can get infections.

Both of my boys were circumcised. My husband st 70 had to be circumcised. Older men can develop red spots that might turn into cancer. Your choice.

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Your child. Your choice

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My youngest son isn’t.

There can be a cleanliness factor, especially considering some boys take a 5 minute shower and may not be fastidious about that area. I do know someone who had difficulites from not being circumcised and felt very self-conscious about it later in life. Unfortunately, he endured teasing as well. :frowning:

Talk to men who have not been. Do your homework. My only advise is if you decide to do it… do it ASAP. The longer you wait the harder it is.

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