Not something I generally share, because it is about my son, but he is uncircumcised. This was not a decision that went over easily with me, I was armed with all the potential risks and any factor that could possibly point towards cancer, or any other disease. I was armed with the social standpoint and possible teasing that could occur. Truly, it bothered me for a long time. Generally, my husband and I don’t have heated arguments, but this one led to one or five of those, but I put the decision in his hands.
I will say that we have the doctor – along with us – explain to our son, each visit, how to make sure he is taking proper care and making sure proper hygiene is maintained.
I do worry, I do read and I see some of the links that are drawn to certain things. My husband, coming from a family that did not believe in this, it was something he felt very strongly about.
I don’t generally talk about it, because I’m often in the position of having to defend this decision. It’s the one thing I’m not sure I should have relented on – but I can’t change that now.