local moms on Facebook...

[spearso]

One of the moms groups had a thread about circumcision (one mom asking where she could get it done), I was the only person who voiced my opinion against the procedure (very politely, I might add), and I've been jumped on about it. Seriously, in this day and age ppl still use the argument that a son should be mutilated b/c his father was? They all go on and on about 'choice', but what about the baby's choice? I'm just shocked (sad, actually) that ppl can be so cavalier about it, even likening it to getting ears pierced.... No real point here, but I need to vent. My husband (circ'ed) doesn't get why I would bother saying anything... Is it really so terrible to offer an opinion when it wasn't solicited? I just think it's something that should be discussed, perhaps if the mom knew that in this day & age, most boys are left intact, she might pause to reconsider.

susie

[Nandi]

Many people don't see it as the serious human rights violation that it is.


You can join nocirc on facebook, too.

[Papai]

I'm surprised you got such a strong pro-circ reaction in a Canadian group.

[robertandenith]

you provided a little intactivism there so the unsolicited advice doesn't count as unsolicited advice! You can PM her with the info and videos, probably post some of those in your profile? I use my facebook acct for all my intactvism!

[yarngoddess]

That sucks! I have stayed away from the moms circle because of MY unpopular ideas- breastfeeding, tandem BF, CLW, co-sleeping, cloth diapering, gentle discipline, intact boys, general AP lifestyle....I just don't like the negativity that many other moms have!

I agree that maybe you've provided some pearl of wisdom for some lurking mother. Keep up the good work!

[Cynthia Mosher]

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