Getting an early start: communication about sexuality among mothers and children 6-10 years old.

Little information exists on communication about sexuality between parents and preadolescent children. This study collected qualitative data on family sexuality communication from 3 focus groups conducted with African American mothers of 6-10 year old children. Two broad themes emerged from the data: 'Beyond the Birds and the Bees' and 'Let's Talk about Sex... But How?' These themes are discussed in terms of previous literature and implications for sexuality education and research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]