What Every Mother Should Know; or, How Six Little Children Were Taught The…
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"What Every Mother Should Know; or, How Six Little Children Were Taught The…" by Margaret H. Sanger is a pioneering publication on sex education written in the early 20th century. This book is an educational guide aimed at parents, particularly mothers, to impart knowledge of reproduction and sexual health to children in an engaging and honest way. The text emphasizes the importance of teaching children about the processes of life and birth
without shame or secrecy. The narrative follows a mother, referred to as Bobby's mother, as she introduces her young son and his friends to the fundamental truths of reproduction through nature. Starting with flowers, she explains the concept of growth and reproduction in a relatable manner, transitioning to lessons about frogs, birds, and eventually mammals, including human beings. Sanger emphasizes that understanding these natural processes instills confidence and reduces stigma around sexuality. The book encourages open communication between parents and children about their bodies, aiming to create a healthier understanding of reproduction while fostering trust and knowledge that will last through their development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sanger, Margaret, 1879-1966 |
|---|---|
| Title | What Every Mother Should Know; or, How Six Little Children Were Taught The Truth |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Sex instruction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56846 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 397 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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