Reply #44: And proper education is a better option - much like the abstenence only education vs.

[Kittycat]

proper sex ed. argument. Where education is lacking - sure there could be an issue. But if we do our jobs as parents and educators - then the risk just isn't there.

I've read that there is actually a greater risk in circing due to infections during healing, slips by the dr, and improper healing, in comparison to not circing. It really is becoming an outdated practice in the states, and isn't even a common practice in other developed nations like Europs, Canada, etc.

With my first son, our insurance wouldn't have covered the circ to begin with - and most drs require payment up front in that case. But regardless, in our area the odds are better than 50% not circ'd.