Circumcision Pros And Cons

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Circumcision is defined as the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis (Crooks and Bauer 102). Male circumcision is a controversial topic in the US. Since parents have the option to circumcise their newborns many opt to do this practice while others rather not hurt their baby. In today’s US population 80% of men are circumcise (Crooks and Bauer 102). Becoming a mother of a male baby is probably one of many difficult decisions needed to make in life specifically for the child.
Since I have never experienced having a male baby this topic to me is relatively new. But I do know and fully aware that my nephew was circumcised when he was just a few days old. Yes, it was a painful experience according to my sister, but her view and approach

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