tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post7661138111514624837..comments2024-03-28T03:20:20.956-04:00Comments on peaceful parenting: Jewish Mother on CircumcisionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-71416512184958223702011-08-23T11:00:30.177-04:002011-08-23T11:00:30.177-04:00I am so moved by this video. I chose NOT to circu...I am so moved by this video. I chose NOT to circumcise my son because I have a strong belief that one should have control over one's own body and that any decision to change his body should be his. After hearing Ms. Pollocks' words I am so grateful for my decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-85109985751958219002010-09-09T05:11:43.800-04:002010-09-09T05:11:43.800-04:00Randall, it’s a bit easy to say your part to play ...Randall, it’s a bit easy to say your part to play is simple and without sacrifice, if you take on the your responsibility, protect and nurture, be a joyful and loving presence then you have no need to feel guilt. Your not a woman and being emotionally mature, loving and nurturing are qualities that are masculine as much as they are feminine in woman. <br /><br />Yes we have immature men and we Renzonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-30935214163613979212010-09-09T05:10:15.744-04:002010-09-09T05:10:15.744-04:00Kim, Yes, these non-consenting pelvic exams are wr...Kim, Yes, these non-consenting pelvic exams are wrong, but I think unnecessary hysterectomies, oophorectomies, C-sections and episiotomies are worse. I was grabbed once in the shower by some 70 year old and it wasn't my arm. I was in so much shock I didn't know what to do. And then when I recovered I thought if I hit him I'd probably kill him. He walked away laughing. Being touched Randallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-81874334756895008702010-09-09T05:06:24.900-04:002010-09-09T05:06:24.900-04:00Well, if you ask me, no one really cares how femal...Well, if you ask me, no one really cares how females feel about anything, either. Women have routinely been treated horrendously throughout history, and the medical profession is no exception. You might be interested to know that apparently it's common practice (especially at teaching hospitals) to wait till a female patient is unconscious (before a surgery) and line up the interns to do Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-63109238148163110832010-09-09T05:05:21.870-04:002010-09-09T05:05:21.870-04:00Saving future sons is proof to earlier sons that y...Saving future sons is proof to earlier sons that you would have done the right thing if you had been given the right information. It takes a strong person to own up to a mistake and to do things differently the next time.<br /><br />I wish every expectant mom would ask, "How is my son going to feel about what I'm consenting to?" <br /><br />The thing in our society, where males are Randallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-88084167101446981352010-09-09T05:04:18.568-04:002010-09-09T05:04:18.568-04:00It's a good thing that if a parent looses an a...It's a good thing that if a parent looses an arm or leg people don't say that.Brandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-26541602403338818112010-09-09T05:03:47.335-04:002010-09-09T05:03:47.335-04:00i really enjoyed this. my first two sons are circu...i really enjoyed this. my first two sons are circumcised because i was told by everyone around me 'they have to look like their dad.' one of my sons had complications and is permanently scarred, and my husband suffers his own issues due to circumcision. i made the choice not to do that procedure on my third much to my family's dismay but it's the best choice i've made and wishLaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-3067767944286243662010-09-09T05:03:07.663-04:002010-09-09T05:03:07.663-04:00I made he same mistake with my oldest boy. I try n...I made he same mistake with my oldest boy. I try not to beat myself up over it because it won't help or change anything. What's important now is to take the knowledge that we have now from the experience, & use it to educate everyone we can by speaking out. You are both wonderful, thank you for sharing!Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-15876358255810125662010-09-07T11:19:20.312-04:002010-09-07T11:19:20.312-04:00Thank you SO MUCH for sharing and posting this! I&...Thank you SO MUCH for sharing and posting this! I've shared it on Intact America's wall. The more we hear from mothers and fathers who are courageous enough to share their own stories and regrets, the more minds we can change, and the more babies we can save from the harm and suffering of infant circumcision.Jennifer Konig, Senior Project Manager, Intact Americahttp://www.intactamerica.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-54986352797898533832010-09-06T13:34:36.800-04:002010-09-06T13:34:36.800-04:00Thank you so much for sharing this.Thank you so much for sharing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-32540120214333393692010-09-02T21:50:36.316-04:002010-09-02T21:50:36.316-04:00Thanks for sharing your story. I am not Jewish an...Thanks for sharing your story. I am not Jewish and circumcised my sweet baby boy just over a year ago. It was a decision based in utter ignorance that I daily wish I could take back. I have such shame and regret that it is difficult to express. It is nice to hear another mother speaking openly about circumcising her boys. So far I have only shared my regrets with friends who might some day Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com