Posts by K703

In cases where the mother and father disagree on whether or not a boy should be circumcised, from your personal experience which parent has which opinion more often? Here on Mothering it seems like it's more often a circumcised dad who...

On Yahoo! Answers when a question is asked about circumcision (of a minor) the pro-circ responses seem to get low ratings (often to the point they're hidden). Also, responses to questions like "How much does circumcision...

I second what Galatea said - If he thinks that circ is better, why doesn't he go get cut himself?

Instead of trying to ban circumcision (of minors) altogether, I have some ideas for a law that would have a more realistic chance of passing (and avoids bringing religion into question):   1. Consent for circ must be on...

I was taking a look at what the IRS allows and doesn't for those itemizing deductions and wanting to include medical expenses. It was a pretty long list, but circumcision was never mentioned. Does anyone know whether or not circ (for...

Quote: Originally Posted by mar123  In America, there is NOT legislation preventing spanking, tattooing, or teaching hateful doctrine. The child needs a parent's permission to be tatooed, but I know MANY...

Quote: Originally Posted by calngavinsmom It cannot be made illegal in North America because of constitutional religious freedoms, but imagine the impact if it were banned in the medical community. I don't...

Quote: Originally Posted by outlier I thought I'd give you all an update on my experience now that I've had our (beautiful and intact! ) baby boy at this hospital. By some sick cosmic joke, we of all people were...

Quote: Originally Posted by SpiderMum This is a very good point...how will things be in 80 years? Well...how were things 80 years ago? Medical science has come a LONNNNNG way. I'm imagining that in 80 years an...

Quote: Originally Posted by angela1435 Well that would just be crazy.........why would you do that? For that matter, why would someone circ a human boy?