Female circumcision is never discussed at birth, but sometimes comes up when the daughter is school age or adolescent. This practice is not based on religious beliefs, but is passed on culturally. Arab Americans usually do not attempt to have their daughters circumcised, but some may have been circumcised in their home country. Family's grief is open, loud, and uncontrollable. The father, eldest son, or elderly uncle is usually the family spokesperson.
Parents are more strict with girls than boys.
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