Circumcision

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-	Circumcision is the act of removing the foreskin of a male. There is both strong support and opposition for this procedure. In general, circumcision reduces the risk of some male genital cancers (most notably penile cancer), and also reduces the risk of infection.	+	Circumcision is the act of removing the foreskin of a male. There is both strong support and opposition for this procedure. In general, circumcision reduces the risk of some male genital cancers (most notably penile cancer, even though it is extremely rare), and also reduces the risk of infection by only 1.5%.

-	In the Islamic and Jewish religions, circumcision must be performed. In most forms of Christianity, it is not required, but many Christians have been circumcised none the less.	+	In the Islamic and Jewish religions, circumcision sometimes may be performed. In most forms of Christianity, it is not required, only 25% of Christians in the world are circumcised.

	Circumcision rates by country:		Circumcision rates by country:
-	* '''United States'''[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 76.5% of males are circumcised	+	* '''United States'''[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 55% of males are circumcised
	** Texas[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 77.4% of males are circumcised		** Texas[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 77.4% of males are circumcised
	** New York State[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 65.0% of males are circumcised		** New York State[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 65.0% of males are circumcised
-	** California[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 69.8% of males are circumcised	+	** California[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 20% of males are circumcised
-	** All other states: Approx. 78% of males ae circumcised	+	** All other states: Approx. 55% of males are circumcised
-	* '''Canada'''[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 58.8% of males are circumcised (circumcision is slightly more common in Ontario/Quebec than in the West or Atlantic Provinces)	+	* '''Canada'''[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 10% of males are circumcised (circumcision is slightly more common in Ontario/Quebec than in the West or Atlantic Provinces)
-	** Ontario: Approx. 60% of males are circumcised	+	** Ontario: Approx. 30% of males are circumcised
-	** Quebec: Approx. 65% of males are circumcised	+	** Quebec: Approx. 20% of males are circumcised
-	** British Columbia: Approx. 50% of males are circumcised	+	** British Columbia: Approx. 5% of males are circumcised
-	** The Prairies (AB, SK, MB) and the Territories: Approx: 45% of males are circumcised	+	** The Prairies (AB, SK, MB) and the Territories: Approx: 4% of males are circumcised
-	** Atlantic Provinces: Approx: 50% of males are circumcised	+	** Atlantic Provinces: Approx: 10% of males are circumcised
-	* '''United Kingdom'''[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 28.6% of males are circumcised	+	* '''United Kingdom'''[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 5% of males are circumcised
-	* '''Australia'''[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 33.3% of males are circumcised	+	* '''Australia'''[http://www.jackinworld.com/library/surveys/survey2.html]: 7% of males are circumcised

-	In general, circumcision is most common in North America.	+	Circumcision is not very common in North America.
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Lazy Hippy Guide to Bedtime

Avantman42 — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:31:07 GMT

While we change him, he either has a book to look at, or a cuddly toy.

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	Right from the start, we established a bedtime routine, which we stick to as closely as possible, even when we're away. We've used this routine with our son since he was born (he's now 2 years old), and it's worked well.		Right from the start, we established a bedtime routine, which we stick to as closely as possible, even when we're away. We've used this routine with our son since he was born (he's now 2 years old), and it's worked well.

-	When it's bedtime, he says goodnight, and one of us takes him upstairs for a wash and to clean his teeth. Then we take him into his bedroom, change his [[nappy]] and put him in his pyjamas and [[sleeping bag]]. Once we're in his bedroom, everything is kept as calm as possible. We talk quietly, and he is encouraged to do the same. Once he's changed, we turn the lights off and close the curtains. We leave the bedroom door open a little, with the landing light on, so that there is some ambient light. When he was still taking [[Breastmilk\|milk]], we'd give him a feed at this point. Finally, we cuddle him until he either falls asleep or is tired and relaxed enough to be put in his cot.	+	When it's bedtime, he says goodnight, and one of us takes him upstairs for a wash and to clean his teeth. Then we take him into his bedroom, change his [[nappy]] and put him in his pyjamas and [[sleeping bag]]. Once we're in his bedroom, everything is kept as calm as possible. We talk quietly, and he is encouraged to do the same. While we change him, he either has a book to look at, or a cuddly toy. Once he's changed and in his pyjamas, we ask him if he wants to put the book or cuddly toy away. Sometimes he does, sometimes he doesn't, and we go with whichever he wants. If he doesn't want to put it away, he's allowed to keep it, though we don't read the book to him - he just holds onto it until he falls asleep. If he has a cuddly toy, he cuddles it while he goes to sleep. Once he's changed, we turn the lights off and close the curtains. We leave the bedroom door open a little, with the landing light on, so that there is some ambient light. When he was still taking [[Breastmilk\|milk]], we'd give him a feed at this point. Finally, we cuddle him until he either falls asleep or is tired and relaxed enough to be put in his cot.

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