Ethics of circumcision

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin (prepuce) from the human penis. The ethics of circumcision in children is a source of controversy. Some medical associations take the position that the parents should determine what is in the best interest of the infant or child. Others say that circumcision is an infringement of the child's autonomy and should be deferred until he is capable of making the decision himself.

Ethics of circumcision

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin (prepuce) from the human penis. The ethics of circumcision in children is a source of controversy. Some medical associations take the position that the parents should determine what is in the best interest of the infant or child. Others say that circumcision is an infringement of the child's autonomy and should be deferred until he is capable of making the decision himself.