Mother files federal suit to block son's circumcision

[AndaliteBandit]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/pa...414-story.html

Who should get to decide whether or not the boy will be circumcised?

[Dispraise]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/pa...414-story.html

Who should get to decide whether or not the boy will be circumcised?

Is the boy himself an option?

[s_bushido]

Who should get to decide whether or not the boy will be circumcised?

The boy. 10char

[Jakexe]

That guy really wants to see his kids dick chopped.

The kids 4.5, just let it go. If he really wants to do it he can at 18 or whatever.

[AdamC]

I HATE SICK FUCKS who circumcise new born babies. They are not old enough to make an decision. Sick worthless fucks

[nextormento]

The boy, duh.

[Bakis]

Is the boy himself an option?

With the US legislation, no he is not at least not at his age which is mentioned as 'young boy'.

Exceptions: When Minors Can Give Consent

There are, however, various legal rules that allow minors to consent to their own medical treatment regardless of their parents’ wishes. These fall into several categories, and each will be discussed in detail in the sections that follow.
First, there are exceptions in situations where requiring parental consent might reduce the likelihood that a minor would seek treatment, such as for certain sensitive types of medical conditions such as mental health issues, substance abuse and conditions pertaining to reproductive health.
The second category of exception to the general rule of parental consent consists of laws that permit certain older minors—minors who are sufficiently “adult-like”—to make their own health care decisions. This category includes the related, but distinct, “mature minor” and “emancipated minor” rules discussed below.
Third, as in the case of adults, consent is not needed from minor patients when a medical emergency exists.
Fourth, medical neglect and general child neglect laws limit parents’ ability to withhold consent for medically necessary care, even when the decision is based on sincerely held religious beliefs.(7)

[Nachturnal]

I HATE SICK FUCKS who circumcise new born babies. They are not old enough to make an decision. Sick worthless fucks

Lol heeeeerrreeee we goooooooo. Where are your parents and why are you allowed to use the internet without supervision?

[Logwyn]

Lol heeeeerrreeee we goooooooo. Where are your parents and why are you allowed to use the internet without supervision?

Man.. so tempted to feed the trolls.... nah.. let them lay under the bridge.

[Dispraise]

With the US legislation, no he is not at least not at his age which is mentioned as 'young boy'.

Well then, I'm going to have to say "nobody".

[s_bushido]

I HATE SICK FUCKS who circumcise new born babies. They are not old enough to make an decision. Sick worthless fucks

Let me guess: Life in prison, mandatory minimum sentencing, etc.

[AndaliteBandit]

That guy really wants to see his kids dick chopped.

The kids 4.5, just let it go. If he really wants to do it he can at 18 or whatever.

Agreed, good for the mother fighting for her son. I really hope she doesn't end up in jail for this.

[Daws]

So the kids is 4 and a half, so basically old enough to remember exactly what would happen, get the psychologist on stand by for that one I'd say. Given there is no hint of religion in this one I find it really weird the father wants his kid to get circumcised so badly especially with how old the kid is.

[Themius]

I HATE SICK FUCKS who circumcise new born babies. They are not old enough to make an decision. Sick worthless fucks

Sick fucks?! Wow....

[Revi]

Can't a believe a court mandated a mother to let the father put their small child through cosmetic surgery..

Also..
"He said a doctor told him the boy had a condition called phimosis, which prevents retraction of the foreskin"

The foreskin at that age is SUPPOSED to be fused and non-retractable.

[Bakis]

Agreed, good for the mother fighting for her son. I really hope she doesn't end up in jail for this.

Only way that would happen is if the commit purgery or lose and are bound to pay her spouse legal costs and unable to do so. I think.

[Xar226]

Who should get to decide whether or not the boy will be circumcised?

Well, there are a lot of different questions here.

1. Do I support circumcisions? No.

2. Who should decide, generically speaking? It should have to be a joint decision with the agreement of both parents, if they are together. If they are not together it becomes much more tricky. I would still say it should need a consensus, but I wouldn't be completely opposed to the idea that if they can't agree then it is the parent with custody who is the legal decision-maker, since that is true pretty much everywhere else in the child's life.

3. Now that said, in this particular case the mother signed a court-approved document giving the father the right to circumcise her son and simply changed her mind. My reaction to that is too bad. It's now legally the father's decision because you signed a document saying exactly that, which was approved by a judge.

4. Unlike most cases, the boy is now old enough to have an opinion. So morally, let him decide. There's no necessity one way or another, so his desires should matter since he is old enough to express them.

[THE Bigzoman]

Sick fucks?! Wow....

Yes, it is pretty sick.

Someone elses dick shouldn't be anyones business but the dickholder.

[Masark]

Can't a believe a court mandated a mother to let the father put their small child through cosmetic surgery..

Also..
"He said a doctor told him the boy had a condition called phimosis, which prevents retraction of the foreskin"

The foreskin at that age is SUPPOSED to be fused and non-retractable.

and furthermore, even if the kid does actually have phimosis, there are far less destructive treatments available.

[Daws]

Of course then there's what happens when the kid grows up (regardless of outcome), what exactly is the etiquette for talking to a man who went to court to try and get part of your penis removed?