The Elephant in the Hospital (video)
Myths About Circumcision You Likely Believe - 6 Part Series from Psychology Today
- Part 1: Circumcision surgery myths
- Part 2: STD/Hygiene myths
- Part 3: Social and sexual myths
- Part 4: The ethics and economics of circumcision
- Part 5: Greatest danger for uncircumcised boys
- Part 6: Why continue to harm boys from ignorance of male anatomy
Are Physicians Performing Neonatal Circumcisions Well Trained?
International physicians protest against American Academy of Pediatrics’ policy on infant male circumcision
FGM and Male Circumcision - Time to Confront the Double Standard
Circumcision Due Diligence
The Case for Routine Infant Tonsillectomy
This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain on Circumcision. Any Questions?
It's Better That I Was Raped While Drugged, So I Don't Remember It
Oh Where, Oh Where Has the Critical Thinking Gone?
Why I Am Against Circumcision - One Nurse's Tale
Tail Docking, Ear Cropping, and Circumcision - A Comparison
Welcome to the World, Baby Boy!
Review of Foreskin Anatomy, Function, Development and Care
Dollars & Sense: the Business of Circumcision
The Lost List: What is Lost Due to Circumcision?
Penn & Teller: Circumcision is Bullshit
Paradigm Shift: My Journey from Pro-Circumcision to Intactivism
New Study Estimates Neonatal Circumcision Death Rate Higher Than Suffocation and Auto Accidents
circumcision video
Separated at Birth: Did Circumcision Ruin Your Sex Life?
Appeal to Fathers
FAQ About Circumcision
A Brief History of the Foreskin and Circumcision
Plastibell circumcision video
"I'm Circumcised and I'm Fine"
Circumcision Quick Start Guide
Ten Reasons I said NO! to Circumcision (and you should also)
One Baby's Experience
Doctors Opposing Circumcision: Circumcision Quiz
50 Reasons to Leave it Alone
I have four sons who are all under the age of 8. My husband and I decided to circumcise them all at birth. This decision came from the many doctors in our family who talked about the problems with uncircumsized patients. An uncle had a circumcision as an adult.
ReplyDeleteSo, now that we have read more, we have changed our minds about circumcision. My question is: Now what? More specifically, how do we, as parents, get over what was done to our boys?
I'm so sorry for the delay. I just got your comment. As I have never been in your position, I don't know for certain what to do, but I imagine what I'd do is:
Delete1) Apologize sincerely.
2) Offer foreskin restoration when they are of age.
3) Educate others so they don't make the same mistake and feel the same regret.
4) Head over to Parents Overcoming Deception (POD) on Facebook.
If you can talk parents out of circumcising 8 babies, you can consider that you have "undone" what you did.
DeleteRe ZP's No 2: foreskin restoration is not exactly something you can "offer". Surgical restoration is generally considered unsatisfactory and risky (and costly). Most restoring men are doing it themselves using DIY methods that are quite cheap or even free. They require dedication, patience, time and support. Support is what you can offer them most.
Amy, can I suggest some additions?
ReplyDeletehttp://journals.sfu.ca/cuaj/index.php/journal/article/view/200
http://knmg.artsennet.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwsarchief/Nieuwsbericht/International-physicians-protest-against-American-Academy-of-Pediatrics-policy-on-infant-male-circumcision.htm
I'll send more as I find them- but I wanted to let you know that I use your resources list so much that it's constantly pulled up in a tab on my cell phone web browser. =D
I'll definitely check those out and add 'em in. Thanks, Telly! <3
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