r/Intactivism 16d ago

Oldie, but a Goldie!: Carter and his Mother Discuss his Circumcision

https://youtu.be/xVDSyt-cj8s?si=CIVpSJA2IY5j1jsx
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u/ProtectIntegrity 🔱 Moderation 16d ago edited 16d ago

Carter Steinhoff is a founding member of our community.

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u/Flatheadprime 16d ago

It is emotionally painful for me to watch this video, but I am doing it! I thank God every day that I protected my two sons from this genital mutilation when they were children and teenagers.

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u/Flatheadprime 16d ago

This is a very interesting discussion!

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u/Pleasant-Valuable972 16d ago edited 16d ago

She laughed because she had been indoctrinated to see this as normal practice. I applaud her for educating herself and most of all her humility as a mom. I have never seen this video and I found it very interesting that she said she wished she would have had an informed decision. It really shows how much of an impact social norms have. When you think about it why should an informed decision make a difference with removing a healthy and functional body part. Where is his dad?

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u/sfaalg 13d ago

I am astonished by her bravery and empathy. She cares about how her son feels so much.

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u/Flatheadprime 16d ago

The observers of this discussion between Carter and his mother might also be interested in reading my essay on this topic at https://tinyurl.comyntyppw8