Was it for religious or medical reasons?In the US, circumcision is basically the norm. A lot of people that are not religious get it done.
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Neonatal circumcision has been the most common surgery in America for over a century. Nearly six out of ten newborns are released from hospitals foreskin-free. The practice is so widespread, in fact, that one study of 90 active American medical textbooks and models found that less than a third featured a lollipop with foreskin intactWhy is circumcision so popular in the US? -- Quartz
Most Americans assume the practice is medically useful, like a vaccination.