I'm Buddhist and my husband is Muslim. He wants our son to be circumcised, he says not just for religious beliefs but also because it's more hygienic. I'm uncomfortable at the thought of having to choose my for my child an elective procedure and to have him go through the pain of circumcision. Any advice?

I'm with Diane, it's their call when they grow up. My wife is Hindu and we agree that our daughter would follow Hindu practice including not eating beef until she is 18 when she get to choose her own path. But circumcision is a permanent procedure and I would think its best to give the choice to the child - his conviction would only be stronger if he eventually choose it for himself.