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An important component of family life is sexuality education. Being comfortable with one's sexuality is an essential component of individual and family wellness. To this end, parents and teachers who intend to assist in young children's sexuality education must be comfortable and well informed.
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Nilufer P. Medora is Associate Professor, Department of Home Economics, California State University, Long Beach, CA. Stephan Wilson is Associate Professor, and Director, Center for Kentucky Children and Family Research, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. 40506.
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Medora, N.P., Wilson, S. Sexuality education for young children: The role of parents. Early Childhood Educ J 19, 24–27 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01617079
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