What Every Mother Should Know; or, How Six Little Children Were Taught The Truth

"What Every Mother Should Know; or, How Six Little Children Were Taught The Truth" by Margaret Sanger is a groundbreaking book from the early 1900s created for parents, especially mothers, on how to teach their children about sex and reproduction honestly. The story shows a mother, known to some as Bobby's mother, teaching reproduction to her son and his friends by using nature. She begins with flowers, revealing how things grow and reproduce, before moving to frogs, birds, and mammals, eventually talking about humans too. The writing highlights how important it is to understand these natural processes, supporting confidence and taking away the shame around sexuality for children. It also highlights parents and children talking openly about their bodies and the importance of forming strong, trusting relationships that focus on learning so children get a healthy understanding of how reproduction happens.