| Author |
Shannon, Thomas W. (Thomas Washington), 1866- |
| LoC No. |
13003232
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| Title |
Self Knowledge and Guide to Sex Instruction: Vital Facts of Life for All Ages
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Self Knowledge and Guide to Sex Instruction: Vital Facts of Life for All Ages" by Professor T. W. Shannon is a comprehensive guide on sexual education and personal development, written in the early 20th century. This book primarily targets parents, providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to educate their children about the complexities of life, sexuality, and moral integrity. Through a lens of moral philosophy and practical advice, it seeks to illuminate the importance of healthy, informed discussions around sex to safeguard youth from ignorance and potential dangers. At the start of the work, the author emphasizes the critical need for truthful and age-appropriate sex education, pointing out the detrimental consequences of silence and misinformation that often mark childhood learning. He outlines the responsibility of parents and caregivers in imparting knowledge regarding the sacredness of life and sex, advocating that children have an inherent right to learn about their bodies and relationships in a wholesome manner. The opening chapters establish foundational concepts of love, partnership within the family structure, and the essential roles of parents in nurturing a safe and instructive environment for their children. Shannon argues that by providing accurate information and fostering open discussions, parents can prevent the damaging effects of misinformation that children may encounter elsewhere. (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 |
Sex
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| Subject |
Sexual health
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47947 |
| Release Date |
Jan 11, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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