or get some of
the pernicious literature which is issued in quantity by the quacks who
prey upon the fears of the young, and upon their dislike to speak to
their parents on a subject which the latter have taught them by silence
is one which is unmentionable.

It may be asked when this information should be given. No rule will fit
all cases, as children vary so much in their development. We would urge
that it should be given _early_, as Miss Willard well says:--"See that
the pure thought gets in first." Besides, children grow up much faster
than their parents are apt to realize.

The evils of self-pollution are so great, and the cure so difficult,
that no risk should be run of such ever being commenced through
ignorance. In fact this is the main reason for our undertaking the
separate works on this subject. It is so saddening to reflect that a
career of vice is often entered upon through the child's ignorance of
the laws of its own body, that the natural reticence in speaking of the
subject should not be allowed to prevent the information being given.

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"Instruct thy son and labor for him lest his lewd behaviour be an
offence unto thee."--_Ecclesiasticus 30, 13._

A Talk with Boys about Themselves

BY

EDWARD BRUCE KIRK, Editor of "Papers on Health."

Introduction by Canon Hon. ED. LYTTELTON, Headmaster of Eton College.

Every father should see that his son is not driven for information on
the origin of life to impure companions. This book makes the imparting
of this knowledge easy. Confidence will beget manliness.

_SUBJECTS TREATED:_

Origin of Life; Puberty, its meaning and responsibilities; Evils of
Self Pollution; Love and Marriage; Reproduction; Perfect Manhood;
Health and Strength.

Price 2/= net, Post Free, 2/3.

Publishers:

SIMPKIN, MARSHALL, HAMILTON, KENT & Co., London.
T. D. MORISON, Glasgow.
THE FOWLER & WELLS CO., New York.

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A Talk with Girls about Themselves

By EDWARD B. KIRK, Editor of "Papers on Health."

Introduction by LADY PAGET.

This book is intended to be given by the parent to the daughter.
Besides much wise counsel about health and self-development, it gives
in delicate language, a clear answer to the many questions which must
force themselves upon the growing girl.

_SUBJECTS TREATED:_

Hints on Health; Diet; Exercise; Pure Air; Evils of Tight Lacing, etc.;
Health and Beauty, their inseparability; Courtsh