IS circumcision of a new born a form of child abuse?

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Originally posted by Oi!gen
Don't ask me why I'm getting involved in this debate. I just saw the thread and thought it a curious topic.

Circumcision serves absolutely no purpose - it is without a doubt abuse. By the way, I don't know if any of you saw the television programme on female circumcision in some countries in Africa recently. It was absolutely appaling, and I think there is no justification for it whatsoever.

Someone mentioned that it's up to the parents to decide. I think not. I won't go into too much detail in fear of being banned from the site, but I would have been very unhappy if someone had got rid of my front little bit when I was a child...

There is no way you can compare the female circumcision in some African countries to circumcisions done to baby boys!!!!

Deciding to circumcise your baby is a parents choice and cause the baby only minor discomfort. It's only painful when the baby is a few months older.....

My eldest son was circumcised at 3 months on the advice of a doctor and he was very uncomfortable and miserable as a result. My second son was circumcised at 23 hours and didn't seem to mind as there was no crying at routine nappy changes. The only reason I had my boys circumcised is because I think it is a lot easier to be hygienic.....