Circumcising your child

[Maverick]

If you ever decide to have a child and he's a boy, would you circumcise him or not, and why?

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

I would, as i really like it!

[thesonicguy]

NO! Like me. I'm uncut.
I don't think it's fair to be circumcise! (Did I spell that right?)

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

* I guess I would wait until he was my age, and then let him make teh decision for himself. Whatever works.

[Aηdy]

NO! Like me. I'm uncut.
I don't think it's fair to be circumcise! (Did I spell that right?)

Why wouldn't it be fair?

I would do it if he wanted it done or if he needed it done.

[george]

hhhhmmmm it would have to depend if he was helthy or not ^^ if he was than i probably wouldnt do it.

[Gavin]

I don't think i would i'm uncut so i would just leave it how the way it is

[byee]

I've given this some thought (before the question here was asked), and I think my perspective is based on two things. The first is having experienced both, so although there's something emotional for many about the topic, it's not for me. There's not much of a difference, eventhough you might have heard otherwise. I cannot believe that those unhappy chaps out there who say they miss their foreskins really do experience something that different, I mean, we're all put together the same way.

So, without all the emotional hoopla inevitably caused whenever the penis is involved, and knowing that there's basically no difference, Part Two of my perspective is that I realize the decision isn't just mine to ponder (and certainly to make). And no, I'm not talking about that 'other' person, the baby. Because they don't have too many choices to begin with. I'm talking about the wife, who should have at least an equal say in this decision. I'd want to discuss it with her and make a joint decision.

Discussions like this are valuable in clarifying your own perspective or thoughts or feelings, but don't forget that your wife, the mother, will have an equal say in this (and I suppose, other) matters as well. Don't get caught up too much in just yourself here just because it's about a penis.

[Maverick]

I don't think I'd be for it because I wouldn't want to put my kid through needless surgery where unnecessary risks are involved. I'm not religious so I don't see a point in doing it. I only would support it if there was an absolute medical need for it.

I'd feel pretty guilty if something went wrong and I agreed something so pointless to happen.

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

well, it is a very simple surgery, uless the doctor is blind, drunk, or high, i doubt anything could go wrong.

[Rain Boy]

I wouldn't bother with a circumcision for my son unless his foreskin caused problems. Mine rolls back fine and hasn't caused problems and I am not suffering angst because my penis is different from alot of my friends, so the hell with it.

[Maverick]

well, it is a very simple surgery, uless the doctor is blind, drunk, or high, i doubt anything could go wrong.
Accidents do happen. There have been cases where parts of the head or glands have been chopped off.

Also I want to say that this isn't something I don't feel that strongly about but I just think there isn't any benefit to it and there are only risks involved so why bother?

[Aηdy]

As I said i would only have it done is his foreskin was too tight or if he really wanted it!

[Maverick]

As I said i would only have it done is his foreskin was too tight or if he really wanted it!
Yeah same here.

[MoveAlong]

I don't think I'd be for it because I wouldn't want to put my kid through needless surgery where unnecessary risks are involved. I'm not religious so I don't see a point in doing it. I only would support it if there was an absolute medical need for it.

I'd feel pretty guilty if something went wrong and I agreed something so pointless to happen.

I agree with this.

[Hyper]

If it is necessary for his health then yes

Otherwise no, he can have it done later if he really wants it

[byee]

Hey guys? What happens if your wife (the child's mother) has a different opinion than you? What will you do then?

I like the idea of getting some perspective on things, to clarify your own feelings and intentions, but leave the door open just a crack for the probability that your partner might have something to say about this (it's her son, too, afterall!), and the possibility that her wishes might be different than yours.

[Maverick]

Hey guys? What happens if your wife (the child's mother) has a different opinion than you? What will you do then?

I like the idea of getting some perspective on things, to clarify your own feelings and intentions, but leave the door open just a crack for the probability that your partner might have something to say about this (it's her son, too, afterall!), and the possibility that her wishes might be different than yours.
I'm smart enough to know that's a possibility along with others I'm sure. That doesn't mean I or any of them can't have an individual opinion on the issue. That's all this is about. This thread isn't some contract you're signing for the future. Don't make it bigger than what it is. What we say here can be a different circumstance when we get older and we'll deal with it then. We're just saying what we think now as teenagers.

Don't assume that just because we make a stance in this thread doesn't mean we aren't aware that the partner has a say, too.

[Bankai15]

There is nothing wrong with it. It is best for health reasons.

[MrHappy]

i would, because i wanted to be cut D:

doesnt the cut look make it look bigger?
if so, id do it for my kid :D
he'd thank me.

[Elscire]

only if my son needs it due to complications like a tight foreskin but otherwise no unless he really wants it

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

i would, because i wanted to be cut D:

doesnt the cut look make it look bigger?
if so, id do it for my kid :D
he'd thank me.

It makes the head look bigger.

[Whisper]

I don't think I'd be for it because I wouldn't want to put my kid through needless surgery where unnecessary risks are involved. I'm not religious so I don't see a point in doing it. I only would support it if there was an absolute medical need for it.

I'd feel pretty guilty if something went wrong and I agreed something so pointless to happen.
Ditto!

Hey guys? What happens if your wife (the child's mother) has a different opinion than you? What will you do then?

I like the idea of getting some perspective on things, to clarify your own feelings and intentions, but leave the door open just a crack for the probability that your partner might have something to say about this (it's her son, too, afterall!), and the possibility that her wishes might be different than yours.
No this would be a dead issue
This would be something we'd be talking about all through pregnancy
unless there is a medical reason like somethings wrong with my son
then nobody's gonna cut a chunk of his penis off
Thats one of extremely few things I would be VERY insistent on

[thesonicguy]

Accidents do happen. There have been cases where parts of the head or glands have been chopped off.

Also I want to say that this isn't something I don't feel that strongly about but I just think there isn't any benefit to it and there are only risks involved so why bother?

TRUE! I watch Law & Order: SVU
SEE THE STORY!
http://www.intersexinitiative.org/news/000172.html

[BornActor]

no its not natural

[Underground_Network]

I'm cut and I don't mind, so I think I'd have my son (if I had a son) be circumsized, and anyone who says that they'd wait till they were their age (i.e. Yuri), that would be stupid, because its much more painful when you're older and get it done, and I think it doesn't really matter whether you're cut or uncut. But, whatever, I don't know what I would do, I don't really care, but I chose yes, because I'm cut.

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

Why would it be more painful? Perhaps, its just as painful for the baby, only they cant voice it as well because they are, well, babies.

[Rain Boy]

Ditto!


No this would be a dead issue
This would be something we'd be talking about all through pregnancy
unless there is a medical reason like somethings wrong with my son
then nobody's gonna cut a chunk of his penis off
Thats one of extremely few things I would be VERY insistent on


It seems that circumcision is really decreasing in Canada so I would think you would have no problems at all leaving the skin alone. In BC it was uncommon to be cut, at least 16 years ago.

[A.J.]

well i am and i like it so i guess so

[RaisingSand]

If at some stage in my life I ever want children and I have a son, I would probably choose to have him circumsised, because apparently it's much more hygienic and it would save him having to go through a painful procedure later in life should he choose to want to be circumsised then.

[MoveAlong]

Hey guys? What happens if your wife (the child's mother) has a different opinion than you? What will you do then?

I like the idea of getting some perspective on things, to clarify your own feelings and intentions, but leave the door open just a crack for the probability that your partner might have something to say about this (it's her son, too, afterall!), and the possibility that her wishes might be different than yours.

Does it have to be a her? All I see there is "her". Just kidding :P

If he has a different opinion, we would talk it over. It's sorta a debate really...I can't say what will happen because I'm not in that situation right now. Although I think he would in the end side with not doing it because it doesn't need to be done

[heartagram72]

* I guess I would wait until he was my age, and then let him make teh decision for himself. Whatever works.

ah not u wouldnt.

could imagine having something cut off ur dic at ur age...
when there a baby they cant feel it and wont remeber it.
i would do it tho..cuz when i masturbate i like to do certain things with my head, and u couldnt do these things if u were curcumsized.
i would want to give him the ability to do what he wants with masturbation.

weird reason i know....but masturbation is an important part of my life, and also like a billion other ppl. when i have the "talk" with my son when someday, im goona tell him that so he doesnt impregnate the school slut or get std's, he can masturbate, which doesnt eliminate urges, but helps.

[0=]

There would be no point in doing it. If he wants it removed later in life, fine. It wouldn't be overly painful because anesthetic would be used.

[notsure101]

i would because im christian and to keep urself cleaner

[Dolphus Raymond]

i would because im christian and to keep urself cleaner

What does Christianity have to do with it? Paul kind of changed a few things...you can also stop keeping kosher, in case you didn't know. :P

I wouldn't cut my son. It's not because I'm uncut and happy; that'd be a stupid reason, as my opinion isn't necessarily my kid's. Most of the arguments I hear here are, "what if he wants it done when he's older?" What if he wants it undone when he's older?

The chance he'll be unhappy either way is low (definitely not enough to justify the "it'll hurt more if he needs it later" argument to me). As for hygiene...I've never had it explained what's so difficult about hygiene. You wash it for a few seconds in the shower, which is probably what cut guys would do. It's one swipe of the washcloth...I spend more time cleaning behind my ears.

I need a more compelling reason to put my son through surgery than "I like how it turned out" or "it very slightly reduces the chance of infection", or - God forbid - "it looks prettier" - if it's a body part he might enjoy having. So, I'd leave the choice up to him when he gets older.

[free2bme]

i wouldnt i think the extra skin on my dick makes masturebation more pleasureable

[whitecar]

i would definately do it...

jw but i wonder how bad it hurts, lol...

[bobbyz]

hey, what does your penis look like id your circumsized?

[Sugaree]

the tops of the foreskin is cut off to show the glands (head) of the penis

[Aηdy]

Please don't bump old threads

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