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- From: angel@angel.UUCP (Angel's Spot)
- Newsgroups: misc.kids
- Subject: Re: Circum.: When Parents Disagree :-(
- Message-ID: <318@angel.UUCP>
- Date: 28 Dec 92 00:35:01 GMT
- References: <1992Dec23.212132.22722@ntmtv>
- Organization: Angel's Retreat - San Antonio, Texas
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- From article <1992Dec23.212132.22722@ntmtv>, by missy@ntmtv.UUCP (Missy Iaquinto):
- >
- (part of article deleted)
-
- > Now, the real issue and question. Although I do think a person's
- > name is an important decision, I have to say I feel more strongly
- > about circumcision, I REALLY DON'T want it done to my son. My
- > husband REALLY WANTS it done. I REALLY WANT us to both feel
- > comfortable with whatever decision is made. At this point, I sure
- > don't see any compromise. Like I said, this has only come up once
- > in passing so far, and I have a feeling he just thinks I'll go along
- > with his wishes. But with this issue, I just don't feel comfortable
- > "going along" with it. It's not something that can be "undone."
- >
- > My husband comes from a very traditional upbringing, and feels that
- > he should make the final decisions when it comes to a son, simply because
- > he's male. Three years ago I would have felt comfortable with that,
- > since I'm NOT male, but now I don't feel like that's a good enough
- > reason. I'm one of his parents, and I don't want it done. My husband
- > is in the same boat, he's one of his parents, and he DOES want it done.
- > So who wins? How do we decide fairly?
- >
- > There must be lots of parents out there who have disagreed on this subject
- > and resolved it ... who wanted what, and what was the outcome? I find it
- > particularly interesting that it's very typical for the mother to be
- > against routine (male) circumcision, and the father to be for it, when
- > there's a disagreement.
- >
- > Actually, I never really thought much of it at all until the last 5 years
- > or so. My brother, who is now 29, was circumcised (father is also), and
- > wishes he weren't. When I mentioned this to my husband during my first
- > pregnancy, he was really surprised at that.
- >
- > I'm counting on you, misc.kidder's .... not to make the decision, but
- > to give some helpful advice ... NOT to debate circumcision, but to
- > relate experiences when the parents disagree strongly about it ...
- >
- > What to do?
- >
- > Missy Iaquinto
-
- My husband and I talked it over with the doctor first before making a
- decision. My ob and the pediatrician both agreed unless it was for
- religious reasons there was no reason to have it done. If you and
- your husband cannot agree, maybe talking to the doctors involved can
- give you insight on the pros and cons and you can make a decision based
- on the information you receive. At one time it was the IN thing to
- have your child circumcised, but this is no longer the case. Sometimes
- it helps bringing in a third party.
-
- Good luck.
-