Well, I'm not a parent, but I think I would choose the former. I think they're probably unable to understand the implications, particularly if it's a treatment

Well, I'm not a parent, but I think I would choose the former. I think they're probably unable to understand the implications, particularly if it's a treatment that has to be done at birth, and I think my judgement is better than my young child's in any case. And it even helps my selfish side, because, as you point out, it makes it much easier to take care of him.