title: Normal sexual development of children: physician roles in bridging gaps in parent-child communication.
abstract: Physicians have opportunities to help a child have pride about his or her body, support the child's sexual self, and encourage shame-free limit setting. By supporting a parental coalition that is resilient and indivisible, physicians help children value their gender role, and may influence the outcome of sexual orientation.
authors.affiliation: George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Lipsius
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010819:Physician's Role; D012736:Sex Education / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D012741:Sexual Maturation / Q000502:physiology*