PEDIATRICS Vol. 39 No. 4 April 1967, pp. 488-489
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BEYOND ANATOMY

R. S. L.

THE ARTICLE, "Anatomy is Destiny," by Dr. Ellen Rothchild in this issue is a reminder of the need to put into perspective the signs and symptoms of marked changes observable in the sexual attitudes and behavior of a significant segment of our adolescents. Since many of our younger generation appear to be displaying greater freedom about sexual matters and a changing sexual morality, this would seem an appropriate time for the pediatrician to take a new look at his role in dealing with developing sexuality in his patients. Pediatrics, in partnership with the schools and church, has been an active participant in bringing the problems around sexual development, adjustment, and maturity out of the shadows into the light where they could be included in discussions with parents and their children.