a little confused.............?

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my son had his 15 month shots today checkup and they checked his throat (it has been sore). the doctor told my fiance (he brought him i stayed home with the baby because it is raining) that we needed to start working the foreskin back on his penis since hes not circumsized. I didnt feel the need to circumsize him and I will not my other son isnt and neither is my fiance. It is not my belief to cut part of my boys' parts off so please dont say its cleaner because in reality its not. Ive heard you shouldnt do that until it comes back on its own at a later age (around 2 atleast) and I was wondering what everyones opinion is on this. My nephew was 2 almost 3 and he had to have a circumsicion because his wouldnt go back all the way and it was growing to the head of his penis. I dont want that to happen but I also dont want to hurt my son. Any advice or opinion on if I should listen or let my son do it himself?

Update:

Forcing it back can cause serious damage so it woud do more tha hurt now.

NewMomma · Accepted Answer

Hmmm...if I were you I'd start reading about it and come to your own conclusion as everyone is so opinionated on the topic it might be hard to get unbiased answers. I know I remember reading a lot about not forcing the foreskin back on babies, that it would work itself out naturally, but I also circumcised so I don't remember the specifics or at what age you may need to start to help nature along. I'm sure you can find a lot of info if you google it. 

I did a quick search and maybe what the doctor meant was to just pull it back as far as it goes naturally, not force it back further? It seems, according to various sites (see links), that this is standard procedure. However, everything I did read said to not forcibly retract the skin.

Rae · Answer

I did do circumcision, so I am not the expert, BUT if you don't do what the doctor says, it could be more painful for him in the future. better now when it may hurt but he will not remember...
On a side note, a friend of mine did not circumcise her first son and it ended up causing him problems (not sure specifically what) around the age of 7, she had to have it done than and although he did heal it was worse for him.

momoftwo · Answer

If you have brothers, it would be best to talk to your mom (if they aren't circumcised).  Also, if your fiancee's mother is still around, I would talk to her.  They have the experience to know what's best, alongside the doctors recommendations.

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