Well, I wanted a different title for this post but couldn't find one. I am not so against any form of circumcision but I am convicted, passionately, to living life naturally and livng the genitals of males and females intact.
I am a Nigerian living in the U.S. I am the father of son soon to be 6 months of age and he is intact, thankfully. It was quite a battle, and still is, but I have a conviction to principles of natural living so it comes easy
Are there other Nigerian, or African's in general, fathers or mothers who share this same conviction to leave the genitals of their sons AND daughters intact?
A clumsy argument I hear often is that circumcision is our (referring to Nigeria, or Africa) culture and tradition. A friend of mine once mentioned to me (many months ago) that I probably was not the only Nigerian father who wants to leave his son's genitals intact. So I was just thinking today if that may be true. If you are out there I am sure you are in dire need of support.
While being Nigerian/African sould not be a factor in the struggle to not circumcize, it can become a very strong factor, especially from family members. I would like to connect with other Nigerian/African parents who are in such a decisive situation.
I was born and raised in Nigeria through my mid teenage years so I easily debunk the argument of Nigerians that I am not Nigerian/African because I wasn't raised there (some think I was born in the U.S.). Not that it should matter, but for those who want to make it an issue it doesn't hold water.
So, if you are out there, say hello.
BTW, I found mothering.com recently (in search of information on how to increase breastmilk supply). I am a father, not a mother, but I can't find any resourse like mothering.com for fathers who care about mothering topics. I'm taking the initiative to connect my wife to objective and honest sources of information that are otherwise unavailable on T.V. commercials.
-Osioke
I am a Nigerian living in the U.S. I am the father of son soon to be 6 months of age and he is intact, thankfully. It was quite a battle, and still is, but I have a conviction to principles of natural living so it comes easy
Are there other Nigerian, or African's in general, fathers or mothers who share this same conviction to leave the genitals of their sons AND daughters intact?A clumsy argument I hear often is that circumcision is our (referring to Nigeria, or Africa) culture and tradition. A friend of mine once mentioned to me (many months ago) that I probably was not the only Nigerian father who wants to leave his son's genitals intact. So I was just thinking today if that may be true. If you are out there I am sure you are in dire need of support.
While being Nigerian/African sould not be a factor in the struggle to not circumcize, it can become a very strong factor, especially from family members. I would like to connect with other Nigerian/African parents who are in such a decisive situation.
I was born and raised in Nigeria through my mid teenage years so I easily debunk the argument of Nigerians that I am not Nigerian/African because I wasn't raised there (some think I was born in the U.S.). Not that it should matter, but for those who want to make it an issue it doesn't hold water.
So, if you are out there, say hello.
BTW, I found mothering.com recently (in search of information on how to increase breastmilk supply). I am a father, not a mother, but I can't find any resourse like mothering.com for fathers who care about mothering topics. I'm taking the initiative to connect my wife to objective and honest sources of information that are otherwise unavailable on T.V. commercials.
-Osioke
to your courage, clarity and advocacy! Your wife is a lucky woman to have your support.
Congratulations on your strong stand and for setting an example for others to hopefully follow. My husband is South African and I have done some reading on the Xhosa circumcision rituals...sad, sad stuff.
