2007-01-04 18:18:36 · 10 answers · asked by Teddy M 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Yes. The boy has a right to retain all his healthy body parts. It amounts to child abuse to cut off part of his penis when he is too young to consent! He will never have the full sensation there that an uncut boy/man has. Some parents say their babies do not cry when it is done - that's because they actually go into shock! Please take a look at :
http://www.nocirc.org/
http://www.cirp.org/library/procedure/plastibell/
You don't have to hurt your baby this way!
2007-01-05 08:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by Maple 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
NO!
CIRCUMCISION IS VERY BENEFICIAL, its cleaner, healthier and several prestigious research institutions have proved that circumcised men have less risk of contracting STD's such as AIDS-HIV, syphilis or herpes.
Uncircumcised penises are difficult to keep clean, and more prone to infections and penile cancer, studies have shown.
A circumcised penis is naturally clean and virtually free from urinary infections. You will not have to worry again with careful washing of your penis.
Is it NOT true that the AAP (American Academy of Paediatrics) does not recommend circumcision. They simply say they leave the decision to parents. But recently, and specially after the recent studies by the US National Institutes of Health, the AAP has been discussing if it may be necessary to change their policy and recommend circumcision to all newborns as they used to do, so in the future we may see that the AAP advocates circumcision again.
Have a look at: http://www.baby-health.net/articles/381.html
About STD's:
As I said, several studies carried out by prestigious research bodies have proved that uncircumcised penises are more prone to infections and contraction of STD's, including AIDS-HIV. It has been confirmed that circumcised men are up to 70% less likely to be infected than those who are uncircumcised. Have a look at this site: http://www.torontodailynews.com/index.php/HealthNews/2006121404Circumcision
As for women, studies also show that circumcision also protects female partners from AIDS-HIV and other STD's. Browse this article: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2006/02_08_06.html
About sensitivity of a circumcised penis:
NO medical or physiological study has ever shown that circumcision reduces sensitivity, opposed to common belief. It is completely FALSE that circumcision reduces penis sensitivity. The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) confirms this on their web site; have a look at: http://www.aap.org/pubed/zzzjzmemh4c.htm
Circumcision is an easy and nowadays *painless* procedure, which has many benefits, and virtually no risks.
Circumcision is NOT an amputation. Circumcision is NOT comparable at all to female circumcision, which is something completely different.
Circumcision rates are INCREASING nowadays, both in the United States and overseas. Many African, Asian and Latin American countries with little circumcision tradition are starting to promote the procedure to help to reduce the AIDS-HIV infection rates.
Finally, this site has a lot of useful and *unbiased* information. Make sure you have a good look: http://www.circinfo.net
2007-01-05 15:13:24 · answer #2 · answered by Scuba 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No, I do not. My friend (male) was not circumcised at birth and had complications and pain his entire life. He was circumcised as a adult... claims it is the best thing he's ever done.
2007-01-05 02:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by Mikisew 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Ask a doctor, there are some health reasons that might make it advisable. I personally finds the practise barbaric.
2007-01-05 02:23:19 · answer #4 · answered by doktordbel 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Every human being has a right to a body as complete and perfect as G*d or nature gave it to them. No one or group has a right to change that because of their opinions or superstitions.
This basic right applies equally to girls in Africa, Asia, and boys in the U.S.
2007-01-05 11:21:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
no definently not i think its the best time to do it unfortunatly they dont do it in australian hospitals any more which was very dissapointing because i really wanted my son done but i have to go to a private doctor for it
2007-01-05 02:26:59 · answer #6 · answered by wigglefart06 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
It is acceptable for males.
2007-01-05 02:20:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
No, that is the best time to do it.
2007-01-05 02:21:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
No.
2007-01-05 02:20:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
No...
2007-01-05 02:21:15 · answer #10 · answered by AdultMinor 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋