tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757771273830064214.post3390699096562215254..comments2023-08-09T09:13:42.881-04:00Comments on Father Knows Little....: Standing Firm...Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13569790730185885807noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757771273830064214.post-28985509162117646842012-11-25T13:26:15.358-05:002012-11-25T13:26:15.358-05:00Thanks guys, all of your helpful comments are grea...Thanks guys, all of your helpful comments are greatly appreciated. It may boil down to a gameday decision!<br />Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569790730185885807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757771273830064214.post-28256123780790035202012-11-25T10:23:55.901-05:002012-11-25T10:23:55.901-05:00We chose not to circumcise...who knows if it was t...We chose not to circumcise...who knows if it was the right choice. That's the way of parenting. You always do what you hope is best, and then wait and see how it plays out in the end. Usually? You're okay.Angie Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533027293164727947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757771273830064214.post-88758482359943267282012-11-24T23:51:22.339-05:002012-11-24T23:51:22.339-05:00Wow, I'm not a parent yet either, but I know t...Wow, I'm not a parent yet either, but I know this is a topic for much debate. I know families who have gone through it, and those who haven't. That's a tough one to weigh out when you have two parents on opposite ends of the scale. Not a helpful comment, I know - but, I hope you're able to make a decision together soon. Btw, this is the first post of yours that I've read and I loved it. Will be back to read more. Good luck!Melanie Chisnallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185780861280344366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757771273830064214.post-46183254453382485612012-11-23T19:22:31.420-05:002012-11-23T19:22:31.420-05:00Interesting debate...um...can't really comment...Interesting debate...um...can't really comment because I feel woefully underqualified. But, it's interesting how two parents really come together and compromise in the rearing of children. I think it's like a natural system of checks and balances. Great food for thought.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599291900500434062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757771273830064214.post-11393890169615189442012-11-23T18:11:28.782-05:002012-11-23T18:11:28.782-05:00Pete, I'm totally with you on this. And as a m...Pete, I'm totally with you on this. And as a mom to 3 boys, I have been through a circumcision THREE times! When I say "been through", it means I was in the room the whole time (but no i did not watch). Since I am Jewish, circumcision is pretty much done, no matter what. We had a mohel perform the circumcision in our home and it was so quick and all 3 of my sons barely cried. My husband, who is not jewish, was completely in favor of circumcision as well, mainly because most father's want their sons to look like them. Give your wife that argument. Your son will wonder why he looks different from you if you don't circumcise him. Oh and by the way, my father is a physician and when he was in the Navy as the ship's doctor, he used to perform circumcisions on grown men who regretted not being circumcised when they were younger and trust me, that is NOT something you want your son to go through!! Good luck with the decision....OhBoyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348888583498653877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757771273830064214.post-11248033068240036102012-11-23T14:27:24.119-05:002012-11-23T14:27:24.119-05:00Not being a parent yet, I'm not sure I'm e...Not being a parent yet, I'm not sure I'm entitled to an opinion, but I'll give it anyway. I think you're right, Pete. From what I've read, circumcision is much healthier over the long run. I'm sure you know that, though. I hope your tour went well, and I know you'll figure it all out together.Cari Lorinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05792989972129991088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757771273830064214.post-48719590812192582612012-11-23T14:19:46.338-05:002012-11-23T14:19:46.338-05:00Hmm, seems that I'm outnumbered here...I do se...Hmm, seems that I'm outnumbered here...I do see the other side to this, but I've talked to people who were not and wished they were circumcised to to the infections. It certainly isn't an easy choice!Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569790730185885807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757771273830064214.post-50742711533497373422012-11-23T14:02:29.824-05:002012-11-23T14:02:29.824-05:00I have to agree with your wife on this one. My hus...I have to agree with your wife on this one. My husband felt the same as you. I asked him to watch a video online of a circumcision being done, and that changed his mind completely. I would just suggest that you research both options fully, rather than just making the decision based on looks or something similar. I wish you both the best in making a decision that you are comfortable with.HeatherLakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987456776447039746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757771273830064214.post-23360272897349912982012-11-23T13:16:36.872-05:002012-11-23T13:16:36.872-05:00When it comes to making this decision, I felt I di...When it comes to making this decision, I felt I didn't have any say in this. I don't know what it is like to be a boy. So I gave my husband full rights to make this decision. He would know better than I would. I understand how some may think it is cruel, but it isn't like you are in the room watching it. However, I did tell my husband that he would be on diaper duty until it healed, because I wasn't sure I would be able to handle it. As far as I am concerned it is a cleaner option. Boys get less infections because it is easier to stay clean. But this is just off of what my husband told me. I would create a list of all the reasons why your son should have it done and present that to your wife. Maybe that would convince her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757771273830064214.post-63019312003717193962012-11-23T09:33:19.354-05:002012-11-23T09:33:19.354-05:00Such a tough decision and to be honest one I was t...Such a tough decision and to be honest one I was truly glad I didn't have to make or sign off on. Just wait until you have to sign off on immunizations. My husband and I would take turns, because we felt horrible having to sign for them to get shots, even though we knew it was for their benefit. the girls would always go in happy and smiling and come out crying and screaming. These are moments you wish you could truly take your child's place or at least crawl into a big hole!!Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757771273830064214.post-30914622732568786082012-11-23T09:28:46.168-05:002012-11-23T09:28:46.168-05:00This is a tough decision for many parents. I happe...This is a tough decision for many parents. I happen to agree with your wife on this one - but my husband would absolutely agree with you! We have three girls, so we never had to really have it out about this, but we have disagreed about other parenting choices(co-sleeping, natural foods, education choices). I don't always get my way and neither does he. Basically, if he will take the time to read and be well informed about the issue and still disagrees, I will typically try to compromise. Circumcision has been banned in several countries and there are no medical reasons for doing it. As a mom, it seems cruel. But like you said, this is your area of expertise!I hope that you come to a decision that you are both comfortable with.Amyhttp://amylandisman.comnoreply@blogger.com