However, it s not hard to keep a little boy s penis clean. But parents need to consider how much time they are willing to spend. As the boy grows older, he will need to be taught to carefully pull back his foreskin to clean underneath it. Later, he may need to be reminded of it, much like checking that he has washed behind his neck and ears. When it comes to cleanliness, time and comfort level are important considerations.
Fear of disease is another reason.
Some research has shown that rates of penile cancer are higher in uncircumcised males. However, other research indicates that cultural cleanliness is the real indicator of cancer rates. In countries with low rates of circumcision and high standards of hygiene, penile cancer rates are about the same as or lower than that of the United States. Some circumcised fathers may be concerned that their son s penis will not look like theirs if the child is not circumcised. The reverse may be true for an uncircumcised dad.