| Author |
Smith, Otterbein Oscar, 1858- |
| LoC No. |
12021676
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| Title |
Child Life and Sex Hygiene: A Remarkable Message
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Monarch Printing Co.,1912.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Child Life and Sex Hygiene: A Remarkable Message" by Otterbein Oscar Smith is a pioneering educational book written in the early 20th century. This text serves a significant purpose in discussing the delicate subject of sex hygiene as it relates to child development and parental guidance. It presents deep insights into the psychological and physiological aspects of sexuality in children and emphasizes the responsibilities of parents to educate their children on these matters. In this book, Smith argues that children are exposed to inherent dangers during their developmental phases due to a lack of proper guidance regarding sexuality. He utilizes diagrams and illustrative language to convey his belief that as children's physical and emotional drives develop, their intellect often lags, leaving them vulnerable to misunderstanding and misinterpretation of sexual ideas. The author discusses the importance of establishing a foundation of knowledge and open communication between parents and children, advising that neglect in this area can lead to harmful outcomes. By shedding light on the psychological implications and biological aspects of sexual education, Smith aims to inspire parents to foster a nurturing environment where children can learn about their bodies and emotions in a healthy and dignified manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Sexual ethics
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66565 |
| Release Date |
Oct 19, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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