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There is probably no question which we in America have evaded more consistently than that of sex. Well-meaning parents have refused to instruct their children about natural biological phenomena. The well-bred girl of a generation or two past was "sheltered" from any such knowledge, and her ignorance of these matters was regarded as a mark of refinement. The result has been a heightening of children's curiosity so that they have sought their information in less desirable quarters. American parents have acted either as though there is no problem or as though any problem of sex is in itself unwholesome. This blind attitude has been especially culpable since movies, current literature, conversation, and other influences constantly stimulate the curiosity of those for whom the problem is unsolved. Rather than to ignore sex, it is far more sensible to admit that there are vital problems in this important realm of life and that these problems influence our most cherished and exalted sentiments, those built around love, home, children, and family. It is necessary, then, that we face these problems frankly, understand their origins, and attempt to solve them effectively in our culture. We shall first deal with the factors that mold and direct these original and vague urges. Then we shall discuss conventional standards, youth's attempt to meet them, and the problems involved. Most of the problems--masturbation, crushes, unachieved heterosexuality, and petting and unstable love life--arise because of the disturbances in the development of one's personality, affections, and difficulties in meeting standards. We shall in each case discuss these problems and attempt to give insight into them so that solutions may be discovered. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)