Who made me? By Malcolm and Meryl Doney

Book Review

A short overview of this book

Who made me? by Malcolm and Meryl Doney is a book for Christian parents that explains where babies come from.

This book provides a Christian slant to a straightforward approach to explaining where babies come from and how they’re made. It explains why males and female bodies have different parts and how these parts can be used to make a baby. It provides a brief overview of puberty and explains that this is when bodies become capable of making a baby. The authors explain that ‘making babies’ (or sex) should only happen within a loving relationship ie marriage. They describe sex as a game (which I don’t like as Paedophiles will groom children with ‘games’ that are sexual) and give a detailed description of sexual intercourse.

This book is outdated, in that it only explains one way to make a baby (sex) and one way to birth a baby (vaginal birth). It is also very heterosexual, and only talks about one type of parent ie mother and father.

This book DOES talk about sexual intercourse.

You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education

Ideal Age

Ideal for children aged 5 to 10 years.

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Video Transcription

A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener

Hey there! I’m Cath Hak, and welcome to Sex Ed Rescue. On my YouTube channel and website, I review a bunch of books that can help you with sex education. I also provide resources to help parents have those important conversations with their kids about sex. So, let’s dive into this popular book I want to talk about today.

First off, I love the cover because it reminds me of Australia. Not sure if that was intentional, but it’s published in the UK. It’s been around since 1987, so it’s definitely a classic. And guess what? It’s still selling like hotcakes!

Now, this book is a Christian book that explains how babies are made. It starts off by asking if you’ve ever wondered if there’s someone just like you. Well, the answer is, there isn’t, but let’s find out how you came to be. The story begins with mom, dad, and God. Yep, God made the world, including trees, plants, animals, and people. So, did God make you? The answer is yes and no.

This book is based on the Bible, so if you believe in evolution, it might not align with your beliefs. But hey, everyone has different beliefs, right? Now, let’s talk about what this book covers. It talks about families, but I have to say, it’s not very diverse. It mainly features white, Caucasian families and doesn’t include cultural diversity or disabilities. It focuses on a husband and wife, a man and a woman. It also talks about birthing, but only vaginal birth. It doesn’t cover other methods like Caesareans.

But let’s not dwell on that. This book was written a while ago, and back then, most books were like this. It does cover some important topics, like how your body changes as you grow up. It even touches on falling in love and getting married, explaining that people get married because they love each other. However, I’m not a big fan of the book referring to sex as a game. In today’s world, where we’re more aware of sexual abuse and grooming, using that language can be uncomfortable.

The book does provide a good description of what happens during sex, but I won’t go into all the details here. You can pause the video and read it for yourself if you’re interested. Just keep in mind that kids tend to take things literally, so when it says they feel like they could burst, they don’t mean their heads will explode! Kids are very literal, after all.

The book also shows the different stages of pregnancy, comparing the size of the baby to a watermelon, pumpkin, and cauliflower. And finally, it emphasizes that you are a special, living, growing person, made by your mom, dad, and God.

Overall, this book has some good points, but it is a bit outdated. There are plenty of other great books out there that cover these topics in a more inclusive and up-to-date way. But hey, if this book aligns with your beliefs, it can be a good starting point for conversations with your kids.

Remember, you can always add your own insights and explanations to the mix. And if you have any questions or need more resources, feel free to reach out. I hope this review was helpful. Cheers!

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