should i give him the option or should i do something about it now?
2007-01-10 15:53:59 · 16 answers · asked by redshinyrubys 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
GIVE HIM THE OPTION! He can have it done AT ANY TIME, if HE wants to. Anyway . . . you have no right to force that on him. Maybe it's legal, but it's ethically wrong. There is some questionable evidence that circumcision may reduce the transmission of certain STDs, but the foreskin is an erotic part of the body. I've read that AMERICA and ISRAEL are the only places where circumcision is routinely performed. 80% of the world's men are uncut, and they get along just fine. I'm circumcised and I'm planning to try to stretch my skin to be something like the original foreskin. It will take from one to three years and the skin will not be the same as what I lost when my mom decided she didn't want me to have a penis "looking like THAT" . . . instead of letting me grow up to decide for myself. Circumcision is, as far as I'm concerned, as ethical and necessary as footbinding.
No offense, but American women are extremely ignorant on this issue. They like cut men because that's all they've been exposed to. They hear "it's cleaner" and "that skin is NASTY" from their friends and ignorant circumcised men and they assume it's better to be cut. I really doubt it. Give your son the chance. I read once that 95% of uncircumcised men do not regret having that skin. Please, don't listen to all the propaganda. People are BORN that way, so there must be a good reason why that tissue exists. Good luck!
2007-01-12 18:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by anonymous 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He can still be circumcised (you pretty much can at any age, barring certain disorders such as a compromised immune system which you might get with old age).
However, at age 10 he's pretty aware of what's going on, probably more than you think. Give him the option, and treat him like an adult. If he says "no", respect his wishes. Chances are he may even say yes, if he's ever "compared" with his friends at any point, since they were likely to have been circumcised.
It's a tough decision, but he deserves the option. Don't force it on him, because if he resents it, he'll take out his anger on you later on.
2007-01-10 16:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by Owen 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course he can still be circumcised - I was 40 when I was circed and it was one of the best things that I have ever done. However, the sooner in life that a male is circumcised the better, so go ahead and give your son the benefits without delay. When he is circumcised he will have better hygiene, comfort, appearance and self esteem and when he is a man, he and his female partners will enjoy FAR better sensation during sexual intercourse. There are NO disadvantages to being circumcised - believe me because I know! Do your parental duty and arrange your sons circumcision now.
2007-01-10 21:54:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
Why would you want to do such a horrible thing to him? He might consent if you push it because he's only ten and still thinks parents never make mistakes, but what's the rush? Let him decide for himself when he is an adult, with no pressure from you. At ten he really is not old enough to sign away his right to an intact body.
It will hurt a lot, and he will remember the pain. This can cause psychological problems down the road because he associates his penis with pain.
Please let your perfect little boy grow up to be a perfect man with a whole body.
2007-01-11 04:58:39 · answer #4 · answered by Maple 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
yes he can, but is he having any problems with being uncirc'd? I am not sure whether he understands the options...OK Joe, we are going to take you to the doctor tomorrow to cut of extra skin on your penis...I am not sure that will go over well...
the trend is changing and more boys are going home uncirc'd...it may be different for him when he compares his to others', but if you will help him to understand that he is natural and everyone else is altered..he may accept that more readily...
of course if he is having problems with his foreskin, phimosis, scarring...he may need to be circ'd...but I would leave him alone
just be sure that you teach him good hygiene so that he pulls the foreskin back with every shower to keep clean...(I have been told that no girl likes one that is not clean and smells bad)...
good luck
2007-01-10 16:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
YES he can be circumcised at any age. Explain him the benefits and I'm sure he will happily agree with undergoing the procedure. In any case is much better for him to be circumcised. If he's scared or doesn't like the idea at first, try to convince him and tell him it will be much better for him, now and in the future.
Don't worry about the pain mith, they use anesthesia nowadays, so it's virtually painless.
Now some info on circumcision, keep reading...
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
2007-01-12 06:04:15 · answer #6 · answered by Scuba 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Leave him alone. He can decide when he's an adult. What difference does it make?
Many, many men are uncircumcised ... and happy!
2007-01-13 02:48:22 · answer #7 · answered by Stef 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes he can still get it done and i would advise it very much. i was reading a medical magazine when i had to take a friend of mine to the doctor and it said that two doctors recently discovered that ,with the extra skin that is overlapped, the skin that is rolled under is more venerable to being ripped or torn and the chance of contracting STDs is 50% higher in uncircumcised males. Please check out my credibility if u dont believe me. it is always better to extensive research for yourself.
2007-01-10 17:39:34 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Satan 1 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Yah he can still get circumcised at any age, the fact is that now its gonna hurt worse and he'll have to deal with it at school.
I am gonna have all my kids circumcised right away that way they dont have to go through the pain!
2007-01-11 07:04:31 · answer #9 · answered by YoYo 1 · 2⤊ 6⤋
its not your choice and i dont think that you are just going to take him in and have it done if he dont want it done he would just tell the doctor no and there is no doctor that would be able to do it if he said no to it anyway they cant force something like that on someone and you cant either its illegal If hes 10 then its not your place to be looking at him down there and telling him how to clean it or cut it or anything anyway he should talk to a doc or his dad or someone elses dad or a buddy about it if he has questions
2007-01-10 20:49:43 · answer #10 · answered by Jack P 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋