When my daughter had her's done, the surgeon told us that there were alot of nerves left on the clitoris telling us that there would be sensation. If you find a good surgeon it makes all the difference in the world. I'm sure some probably do make mistakes. Which would not surprise me. I don't know if anyone read CAT's message. If not, please read. Some have a mildly affected clitoris. Then there are some that look like a penis. NOT ALL CASES ARE THE SAME. EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT. That is great that some can leave the genitals as is. What a blessing to not have your child go through that. But for the kids that have a full grown clitoris, take consideration for them. Reality in todays society and yesterdays says a boy has a penis and a girl has a vagina. Yes WE KNOW that it is just an enlarged clitoris and it would be great if we could make our children confortable with that. But think of how awkward you felt with your "new" body at puberty. Having a period can be tramatic enough at that age. Now add to that more problems of having to deal with as some say "not feeling normal". I see where you are coming from. I too want my child to love herself as God made her. I am not telling you are wrong. Your message shows complete love for your child. But I do want you to understand there are others out there that love there children just as much that felt it necessary to have the surgery done. THERE ARE WORSE CASES. You are blessed with not having to have surgery done on your daughter. Rejoice, but consider the others.