Pressure to circumcise

My family was very pushy about getting my son circumcised as well, it is crazy how much people care about a baby’s genitals 🙄 But after talking with my husband and my son’s doctor (and of course my own research lol) I felt confident that I didn’t want to have it done. If you feel comfortable in your choice for your baby, it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. And of course, your son could always choose to have it done when he is older and can make an informed decision for himself.

Do not let family member force you to do something. If you do or do not do the procedure it’s your choice and he is your child. You know whats is best for your kid. You can research and do con and pro list. Then you and your husband can decide. YOUR CHILD YOUR CHOICE. take every advice and comment like a grain of salt.

This isn't something we do in the UK, so it's very odd to me that it's even a topic of conversation for some families. Just do your own research and don't let others pressure you. I will say though that there's no proven health benefits and it's purely a cosmetic thing, that's why it's not a thing here. To me personally I think it's awful to alter/ do that to someone who can't have a say about their own body.

My husband and I chose not to have our son circumcised. I stand by that decision. If my son chooses to have the procedure done when he’s older, that will be his choice to make, and we will be supportive.

Both my sons have been circumcised and it’s not an easy decision to make. If you don’t want to and your husband isn’t bothered either way don’t do it!! This is YOUR son family or not no one should pressure you into such a big decision. It’s YOUR decision to make. Simply tell them they have no right and it’s no longer up for discussion. End of.

The women in my family also wanted me to circumcise my son. They said it would be easier and less likely to have infection, but honestly it’s about you to learn how to care for whichever route you take. You do lose a lot of feeling when circumcised and the healing process is a pain in the ass especially when it comes to washing and all the rules. We didn’t listen to my family and we let him be. You don’t have to really worry about cleaning until he hits puberty if he goes without. The choice is YOURS

I’m letting my husband make the decision at the end of the day. Also, I don’t know what your plan is regarding childcare and diaper changes but most of these women probably won’t even see it therefore won’t know what choice you made. If you decide against it, just smile and nod and let them think what they will, the state of your sons genitals is literally is not worth an argument.

Honestly I didn't know what to do for my son but the doctor told me not to do it so I didn't and honestly it's not as bad as everyone has told me how I should get it snip snip . I'm glad I didn't.

My husband and I both knew we wanted the cir. For religious reasons, but also for hygienic reasons long bf we had our baby boy, but if you think you want to do it for him do it Now, Sooner than later. Procedure is fast, the recovery is about 7 days and afterwards it's all good for him.

Before doing it, I asked every male in my life if they were happy their parents made that decision and they said yes. All of them said they would hate t be uncircumcised. This was not just men in my family either, I made sure to ask men from all kinds of different backgrounds. All of them were happy with it.