Why do we Ciricumsize our kids?

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(02-15-2017, 01:40 AM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: What is the underlying reason for the preference? Besides the circular logic of 1) parents prefer it and 2) AAP recommends following parent preference. The AAP recommends the procedure be available secondary to modest health benefits. However, the parent's decision can be 100% independent of any potential health benefits. Would you cut off the tip of your nose because Zeus commanded it?  I'm sure the studies will show if you cut off the tip of your nose it will decrease both the prevalence and incidence of infections and cancers affecting the tip of the nose. 

The part you omitted was the AAP's recommendation parents should chose based upon their "religious, ethical, and cultural beliefs." But, just to be clear, I don't expect you to admit the point. 

Parting your kids hair on the left vs. right side isn't the same as a medical procedure to remove part of you son's dick. 

just so we don't accuse me of omitting facts and/or trying to misrepresent like you are not doing with your limited use of the bold function. Here's the whole page:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/circumcision/basics/why-its-done/prc-20013585

Quote:Circumcision is a religious or cultural ritual for many Jewish and Islamic families, as well as certain aboriginal tribes in Africa and Australia. Circumcision can also be a matter of family tradition, personal hygiene or preventive health care. Sometimes there's a medical need for circumcision, such as when the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back (retracted) over the glans. In other cases, particularly in certain parts of Africa, circumcision is recommended for older boys or men to reduce the risk of certain sexually transmitted infections.

Quote:The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says the benefits of circumcision outweigh the risks. However, the AAP doesn't recommend routine circumcision for all male newborns. The AAP leaves the circumcision decision up to parents — and supports use of anesthetics for infants who have the procedure.
Circumcision might have various health benefits, including:

• Easier hygiene. Circumcision makes it simpler to wash the penis. Washing beneath the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis is generally easy, however.
• Decreased risk of urinary tract infections. The overall risk of urinary tract infections in males is low, but these infections are more common in uncircumcised males. Severe infections early in life can lead to kidney problems later on.
• Decreased risk of sexually transmitted infections. Circumcised men might have a lower risk of certain sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Still, safe sexual practices remain essential.
• Prevention of penile problems. Occasionally, the foreskin on an uncircumcised penis can be difficult or impossible to retract (phimosis). This can lead to inflammation of the foreskin or head of the penis.
• Decreased risk of penile cancer. Although cancer of the penis is rare, it's less common in circumcised men. In addition, cervical cancer is less common in the female sexual partners of circumcised men.
  

Circumcision might not be an option if certain blood-clotting disorders are present. In addition, circumcision might not be appropriate for premature babies who still require medical care in the hospital nursery.
Circumcision doesn't affect fertility, nor is circumcision generally thought to enhance or detract from sexual pleasure for men or their partners.

So even though you consider the logic "circular" reasons have been given. So yours and the OP's question has been answered. So answer the counter question asked (feel free to provide a circular one): Why wouldn't a parent?