Luckily, we have pants. This cuts down on the social impact of the state of the penis.
When he is in his teens and sexuality ramps up, the penis will play a big roll (if he is lucky). While you can make good choices you can't change people and many people, specifically girls and guys in the locker room, may not be familiar with the uncircumcised look. This can cause anything from teasing, to curiosity, to our right horror for those who's sex ed is limited.
Prepare him for it.
I am circumcised and my brother is not (my parents aren't very decisive). I got to cruse through social penis acceptance, but he got the joy of "OH MY GOD, WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR PENIS!?" because he had the unfortunate luck of exploring sexuality with a girl who's sex ed was walking in on her brothers in the bathroom.
Everything, EVERYTHING is tough in the teens, and this will be no different. Good preparation and communication can prepare him.
Also, maybe with the internet, current and future teens will be more penis savy and already be aware that they come in various shapes, sizes, and outfits.
There is also the "teens never agree with your choices for them" clause of parenthood.
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Date: 2007-11-20 08:15 pm (UTC)When he is in his teens and sexuality ramps up, the penis will play a big roll (if he is lucky). While you can make good choices you can't change people and many people, specifically girls and guys in the locker room, may not be familiar with the uncircumcised look. This can cause anything from teasing, to curiosity, to our right horror for those who's sex ed is limited.
Prepare him for it.
I am circumcised and my brother is not (my parents aren't very decisive). I got to cruse through social penis acceptance, but he got the joy of "OH MY GOD, WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR PENIS!?" because he had the unfortunate luck of exploring sexuality with a girl who's sex ed was walking in on her brothers in the bathroom.
Everything, EVERYTHING is tough in the teens, and this will be no different. Good preparation and communication can prepare him.
Also, maybe with the internet, current and future teens will be more penis savy and already be aware that they come in various shapes, sizes, and outfits.
There is also the "teens never agree with your choices for them" clause of parenthood.