Honestly, why don't people circumcise their sons in D.C.?

[Anonymous]

Perhaps because there are a lot of international families here, OP.

We're in Bethesda, come from Europe and know a lot of highly educated, well-off foreign families. None of us would have dreamed of "mutilating" our sons, since this is not a culturally accepted practice where we come from. We know American families who don't do this either.

I am also a scientist and can tell you that the jury is still out on whether circumcision really does confer lasting medical benefits.

And as for your "esthetics"... Can I give you an eye-roll?
That remark really makes you come across as ridiculously provincial and narrow-minded, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out the West Coast circ rates- they don't do it either.

I don't know anyone who circs anymore...

-Maryland mom

Same here. I have sons so we have had a lot of play dates with other boys over the years, and of the ones I saw when they were young enough to see, none were circed. Neither are my boys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, why do you care about other people's penises in D.C?

She's down w/OPP.

"Yeah you know me!"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Perhaps because there are a lot of international families here, OP.

We're in Bethesda, come from Europe and know a lot of highly educated, well-off foreign families. None of us would have dreamed of "mutilating" our sons, since this is not a culturally accepted practice where we come from. We know American families who don't do this either.

I am also a scientist and can tell you that the jury is still out on whether circumcision really does confer lasting medical benefits.

And as for your "esthetics"... Can I give you an eye-roll?
That remark really makes you come across as ridiculously provincial and narrow-minded, OP.

Like anyone cares what you think of the looks of their son's penis, OP. Seriously, get over yourself. You are weird.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Perhaps because there are a lot of international families here, OP.

We're in Bethesda, come from Europe and know a lot of highly educated, well-off foreign families. None of us would have dreamed of "mutilating" our sons, since this is not a culturally accepted practice where we come from. We know American families who don't do this either.

I am also a scientist and can tell you that the jury is still out on whether circumcision really does confer lasting medical benefits.

And as for your "esthetics"... Can I give you an eye-roll?
That remark really makes you come across as ridiculously provincial and narrow-minded, OP.

+1 OP, you sound really judgemental. And if you are around someone who is judging you, just give a cheery, "Oh well! To each his own!" And move on.

I'm hoping your post was just wordy and you don't really feel as bitchy as your post sounds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Perhaps because there are a lot of international families here, OP.

We're in Bethesda, come from Europe and know a lot of highly educated, well-off foreign families. None of us would have dreamed of "mutilating" our sons, since this is not a culturally accepted practice where we come from. We know American families who don't do this either.

I am also a scientist and can tell you that the jury is still out on whether circumcision really does confer lasting medical benefits.

And as for your "esthetics"... Can I give you an eye-roll?
That remark really makes you come across as ridiculously provincial and narrow-minded, OP.

+1 (from an American)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's a common practice in the rest of the United States, and not just for Jewish people. I'd say 80% of families have their sons circumcised for the health benefits and ascetics. Yet here, I guess it's just in the "holier than thou" mentality that people don't. It is a personal choice, but I see so many parents attack other parents for doing a routine and SAFE procedure.

I just don't understand the hippy ant-medicine trend.

WTH? It's not anti-medicine. Do 5 minutes worth of research.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Perhaps because there are a lot of international families here, OP.

We're in Bethesda, come from Europe and know a lot of highly educated, well-off foreign families. None of us would have dreamed of "mutilating" our sons, since this is not a culturally accepted practice where we come from. We know American families who don't do this either.

I am also a scientist and can tell you that the jury is still out on whether circumcision really does confer lasting medical benefits.

And as for your "esthetics"... Can I give you an eye-roll?
That remark really makes you come across as ridiculously provincial and narrow-minded, OP.

Like anyone cares what you think of the looks of their son's penis, OP. Seriously, get over yourself. You are weird.

PP here. Meant to add +1 -- i was agreeing with the last statement of the quoted post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's a common practice in the rest of the United States, and not just for Jewish people. I'd say 80% of families have their sons circumcised for the health benefits and ascetics. Yet here, I guess it's just in the "holier than thou" mentality that people don't. It is a personal choice, but I see so many parents attack other parents for doing a routine and SAFE procedure.

I just don't understand the hippy ant-medicine trend.

Nothing wrong with ant medicine. Especially for ants. Some of my best friends are entomologists who prescribe ant medicine when necessary and I assure you, there is nothing hippy-dippy about them. Keep your stereotypes to yourself.

[Anonymous]

Because it is sick and perverse and inhumane and abusive to cut off part of any non-consenting human being's genitals, especially those of an infant child.

Can't say it any clearer than that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a common practice in the rest of the United States, and not just for Jewish people. I'd say 80% of families have their sons circumcised for the health benefits and ascetics. Yet here, I guess it's just in the "holier than thou" mentality that people don't. It is a personal choice, but I see so many parents attack other parents for doing a routine and SAFE procedure.

I just don't understand the hippy ant-medicine trend.

Nothing wrong with ant medicine. Especially for ants. Some of my best friends are entomologists who prescribe ant medicine when necessary and I assure you, there is nothing hippy-dippy about them. Keep your stereotypes to yourself.

LMAO

[Anonymous]

My culture doesn't do it. Sex feels way better with an uncut man too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, why do you care about other people's penises in D.C?

She's down w/OPP.

"Yeah you know me!"

You beat me to it! LOL!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Perhaps because there are a lot of international families here, OP.

We're in Bethesda, come from Europe and know a lot of highly educated, well-off foreign families. None of us would have dreamed of "mutilating" our sons, since this is not a culturally accepted practice where we come from. We know American families who don't do this either.

I am also a scientist and can tell you that the jury is still out on whether circumcision really does confer lasting medical benefits.

And as for your "esthetics"... Can I give you an eye-roll?
That remark really makes you come across as ridiculously provincial and narrow-minded, OP.

Do any of you mutilate your daughters by piercing their ears?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because it is sick and perverse and inhumane and abusive to cut off part of any non-consenting human being's genitals, especially those of an infant child.

Can't say it any clearer than that.

+1