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→Reasons why parents may not choose circumcision
===Reasons why parents may ''not'' choose circumcision===
<b>Belief that circumcision should be a person's own choice.</b> This position is consistent with international [[human rights]] law, the medical ethics cardinal principle of ''autonomy'', and respect for human decency. The [[adult circumcision| circumcision operation]] may be done at any age, so a boy may elect to be [[circumcised]] when he reaches the age of discretion or he may reject circumcision. In any event, it will be his choice.
<b>Belief that if "it ain't broke, then why remove normal tissue?"</b> The [[foreskin]] evolved by "survival of the fittest" over hundreds of thousands of years. It is an essential part of the [[penis]] and necessary for optimum protection, health, comfort, and normal sexual function.
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