Bloomberg Adviser: Sanders Said Toddlers 'Should Run Around Naked and Touch Each Other's Genitals'

[MineralMan]

13. That view of childhood was never popular, but was not that uncommon

back in the early 1970s. It was a view held by many progressive voices, particularly in Europe. But it was always a small minority who thought young children should run around naked and be free to be curious. There was a scandalous sex education book targeting very young children and their parents, with the title, "Show Me!" It was sold in the US for a short time in just about every book store. Soon, though, it was no longer available, due to the protests against it.

There was also a school in one Scandinavian country when children did run around naked all the time. That was also treated as scandalous in the USA.

That philosophy of child-rearing existed at the time, though, and was popular with some, including Bernie, apparently. It was also discarded by most people as not a good idea.

I have no solid opinion on the matter.