A Regret Parent's Communication Guide, From A Circumcised Son

A Regret Parent's Communication Guide, From A Circumcised Son

One of the most difficult parts of being circumcised is the mental and emotional damage. Though it won’t be easy, you need to tell your son the truth. You need to tell him what happened to his body, you need to explain everything to him, and you need to be supportive.

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Circumcision Regret Moms Speak Out

Circumcision Regret Moms Speak Out

I watched the procedure in horror, and have never let another person make decisions for my children other than me. Everyday I think of the pain he suffered. Now I hold my perfect and intact baby boy desperately wishing I could make it all better with my oldest son.

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Time Ran Out: Mom Regrets Ignoring Anti-Circumcision Message With First Son

Time Ran Out: Mom Regrets Ignoring Anti-Circumcision Message With First Son

I made a mistake, but I was also courageous enough to say “I was wrong” and do better in the future. That is a powerful lesson my children can learn from when they are old enough and the circumcision talk can be broached on a more serious level.

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Shouldn't They Match? Help For Parents With Circumcised Kid(s) Facing The Decision Again

Shouldn't They Match? Help For Parents With Circumcised Kid(s) Facing The Decision Again

Let’s set the scene. You have one or more children who were circumcised before you questioned the procedure. Maybe you regret putting them through that pain and/or have started to feel badly about doing it at all. You’re jumping in feet first to learn more and arm yourself with information. Now you’re pregnant and you have to make the decision again. Suddenly, a question creeps into your inner dialog from the recesses of your mind: Won’t this child feel left out? Maybe I should circumcise this one too since it’s the ‘norm’ for our family…

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