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Bacchanal · 01-11-2006, 12:26 PM

I can't say I see either piercing or circumcision as abuse, though I did neither with my kids.

My daughter's mom and I never wanted her to have her ears pierced until she was old enough to take care of them herself, and she had them pierced a few months ago at age 6.

My son hasn't been circumcised, but only because he couldn't have it done when he was a newborn, and I don't want to have to do that to him now that he's old enough to remember it (almost 4). If he wants it done when he's older, that's fine, but I see no point in doing it now that it's gone this long.

I honestly can't comprehend how anyone could even question either action as abuse. I've had friends who were actually abused and neglected as children, and if I were to put this question to them I fear they would abuse me for asking something so stupid.

01-11-2006, 12:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bacchanal Laid back Location: Jayhawkland	I can't say I see either piercing or circumcision as abuse, though I did neither with my kids. My daughter's mom and I never wanted her to have her ears pierced until she was old enough to take care of them herself, and she had them pierced a few months ago at age 6. My son hasn't been circumcised, but only because he couldn't have it done when he was a newborn, and I don't want to have to do that to him now that he's old enough to remember it (almost 4). If he wants it done when he's older, that's fine, but I see no point in doing it now that it's gone this long. I honestly can't comprehend how anyone could even question either action as abuse. I've had friends who were actually abused and neglected as children, and if I were to put this question to them I fear they would abuse me for asking something so stupid.