The Sexual Life of the Child by Albert Moll
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"The Sexual Life of the Child" by Dr. Albert Moll is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the complexities of childhood sexuality, focusing on the origins, developments, and influences of sexual feelings and responses in children. Dr. Moll aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of sexual behavior in children to inform caregivers, educators, and health professionals. At the start of the book, Dr. Moll addresses
the seemingly contradictory nature of discussing a "sexual life" in children, proposing instead that sexual manifestations begin long before puberty. He outlines the various periods of childhood development, underscoring the importance of acknowledging sexual impulses during these formative years. The introductory chapters also highlight the need for careful observation and study of children's sexual behaviors to provide appropriate guidance and education, in response to a wider societal push toward sexual enlightenment for young people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Moll, Albert, 1862-1939 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Thorndike, Edward L. (Edward Lee), 1874-1949 |
| Translator | Paul, Eden, 1865-1944 |
| Title | The Sexual Life of the Child |
| Credits |
Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Sex instruction |
| Subject | Children -- Sexual behavior |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28402 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1231 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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