Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted May 1, 2007 Members Posted May 1, 2007 Something just seems wrong when a 12-yr-old cannot have a say over what is done to his body... Quote: Divorced parents clash over 12-year-old son's circumcision Three-year fight - The father, a convert to Judaism, sees it as a matter of religious observance Friday, April 27, 2007 ASHBEL S. GREEN A former Medford man who converted to Judaism wants his 12-year-old son to do the same. That requires circumcision -- something the mother adamantly opposes. The divorced couple has been battling over the issue for three years, including whether the boy wants to undergo the procedure. So far, Oregon courts have squarely sided with the father, who has custody. That doesn't surprise Kathy T. Graham, associate dean for academic affairs at Willamette University College of Law. "The primary custodial parent is the one that makes the decisions about religion and education and about matters of child-rearing," Graham said. Other family law experts agree, but say the courts should at least look into the situation to make sure the surgery is in the best interests of the child. "You're talking about not just religious instruction or whether you're going to send the child to parochial school or public school," commented Lawrence D. Gorin, a Portland attorney. "This is a matter of permanent change of bodily structure. And it's irreversible." The mother is running out of legal options. The Oregon Supreme Court has been briefed, but has not decided whether to take the case. Mark Johnson, a Portland lawyer commenting on the case, said the court shouldn't let the case be decided based only on the legal papers filed on behalf of the mother and father. "Frankly, the child should have a lawyer," Johnson said. Click here: the rest of the story Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Steve Murphy Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Isn't the challenge that we have today is that too many kids have too much say about about too many things concerning their bodies or otherwise. Quote Shine your Light on the World!
Neil D Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 I remember hearing about this when I was out and about. A 12 year old boy should have some say over what is done to his body. So, I kinda agree with Pam... The talking head that was ranting over this was saying he disagreed with the courts decision...his reasoning was that it was one thing to do circumcision on a boy less than a week old. It is totally different on a 12 year old. He implied that it was gonna really hurt and cause psychological problems... I wonder if the talking head was ...um...feeling...more than thinking logically......[Ok, ok, ok,,, this talking head was talking with his head- there, I said it. Are you happy now???? Now there is gonna be more fallout from this too, eh?] Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
Moderators lazarus Posted May 2, 2007 Moderators Posted May 2, 2007 I wonder if the talking head was ...um...feeling...more than thinking logically......[Ok, ok, ok,,, this talking head was talking with his head- there, I said it. Are you happy now???? Now there is gonna be more fallout from this too, eh?] I think you should be IMUSed.....this is a family forum and you shouldn't be using such...........inuendo...stuff! Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein
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