The Sexual Life of the Child

In «The Sexual Life of the Child,» Albert Moll, a pioneering psychoanalyst and one of the early proponents of child psychology, explores the intricacies of childhood sexuality, a topic often shrouded in taboo. Written in the early 20th century, the book adopts a clinical yet empathetic literary style, merging case studies with theoretical insights that challenge prevailing societal norms. Moll posits that an understanding of children's sexual development is crucial for the holistic approach to their psychological health, hence situating his work firmly within the burgeoning field of psychoanalysis and child psychology of the... Next