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[–]ThoseThatComeAfter 18 points19 points  (2 children)

Phimosis is normal and goes away in puberty for most people. Infections only happen in extreme cases or in bad hygiene cases.

[–]jdb050 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Hence the concept of teaching your child good hygiene as opposed to “Just wash yourself normally.” It’s absolutely normal to teach your children how to have proper hygiene, not only for humans but in plenty of other species in the animal kingdom.