I was born in America within the 70s and 80s, but for some reason was not circumcised. My dad was suppose to take me and he made it all the way to the hospital, but for some reason that he has never explained, he didn't have it done. My mom was upset because she was afraid it would always be getting infected (never had that problem in the slightest). Circumcised guys always say they are happy they are cut because they don't want to worry about maintenance, but I have never had any trouble, and any of my European buddies always laugh when they hear American guys say this. In the end it is a cultural thing I guess. But the question is why is it part of American culture?
Cassidy said: "Honestly, it's a practice dating back centuries and most kids (who I assume make up the demographic here) born in the 70's and 80's were circumcised.
It wasn't until it became unfashionable with all this pseudo hippy bullshit parenting in the 90's that the practice started being frowned upon. Personally, I'm just glad I don't have to worry about...uh...maintenance."
Hmm, so is this not as common in America anymore? I thought most kids were still circumcised. I have never heard of the pseudo hippy movement on circumcision, the whole idea is never something I thought about much until I lived in Europe, then I started to think how odd it was that Americans continue this ancient religious practice when at the same time they claim to be the most medically advanced society in the world (and no doubt they are). There is the argument that it is for hygienic reasons, but that really doesn't stand up that well. Especially in a country where taking a bath/shower everyday is common practice.