<qa>  What is the primary aim of the study?In the United States, racial and ethnic minorities suffer disproportionately from preventable diseases and conditions. Many of these problems result from health-related behaviors that are established during childhood and adolescence. Latino and African-American adolescents are at considerable risk for the negative consequences of early, risky sexual activity. This study will focus on inner-city Latino and African-American early adolescents ages 11 to 14. The primary aim will be to test and refine an intervention developed for parents to address the issue of sexual risk behavior with their children. 