Sexual abuse of children and its consequences
Sexual abuse of children refers to any action in which a child is used by a person much older than him to receive sexual pleasure. Sexual abuse of children includes not only sexual intercourse( which is actually rare), but also any sexual acts, including oral-genital contact. In some cases, the contactless behavior of the offender may occur, for example masturbation, performed in front of the child.
In all these cases, an adult commits an unlawful act, even if the child has no objection to them. The offender( usually a man) uses his power and influence on the child in order to incline him to sexual activity at the age when the child is not yet able to answer for his actions. And while in some countries there are laws that prohibit sexual abuse of children, the offender can be held accountable for those articles of the criminal code that deal with rape and attempted rape.
In most cases, sexual outrage of over children is carried out by one of his family members or close family friends. Of course, hugs and kisses are an integral part of family life, but when such actions between the adult and the child take an erotic nature, including touching the genital area, then the law prohibiting sexual abuse of children comes into force.
Criminals who commit sexual abuse of children belong to different strata of society and lead a different lifestyle. Most of them resort to sexual abuse of children to satisfy their sexual hunger, others use such sexual contacts in order to experience intimacy or feel their superiority. Many of them do not want to cause harm to the child or cause any physical or psychological trauma, but nevertheless this is the end of everything.
Sexual abuse of a child causes severe physical and / or psychological trauma to the victim. Especially often this happens if a child is sexually abused for a long time by a family member or a person close to the child's family. Psychological trauma occurs not only from physical violence, but also from undermining the trust and psychological manipulations carried out on the child. In such cases, children are powerless and can not resist such attacks, they can not explain to others what happened. This often leads to the fact that the child begins to feel isolation and distances itself from others. At the same time, the psychological tricks that the criminal uses to hide his actions
often make the child feel guilty, as if there is something to blame for it. In all cases, the fault for such crimes lies entirely with the criminal.
The consequences of sexual abuse of children vary widely. It all depends on the specifics of the circumstances. Anxiety or depression begins to manifest almost immediately after the child is in such a situation. In addition, children begin to show an unusual for their age interest in everything related to sex, bathing in bath, toiletries and underwear. If you notice that your child has such behaviors, you should consult your doctor or show the child to the child's doctor. If you are absolutely sure that the child was raped, you should immediately inform the school authorities about this, which in turn should contact the police. You can contact the police directly. A child who suffers from sexual abuse needs the help of a psychotherapist or psychoanalyst to explain to the child what really happened, who is to blame for it, and most importantly, to convince the child that the incident is not his own fault. Such assistance by specialists is necessary for every child who has been sexually abused.
Serious consequences of sexual abuse of a child should not be underestimated and should not be taken for granted. Of course, every case is special. But in general, it can be said that those who are sexually abused as adults in childhood are experiencing considerable difficulties in sexual life, and it is very difficult for them to enter into intimate relationships with other people. Only a few victims of sexual violence manage to avoid serious consequences. But if the case of sexual violence remains undetected, then the echoes of memories can make themselves felt after many years, and they will cause sexual problems with the partner. In our time, adults who survive the act of sexual abuse in childhood, can get enough qualified therapeutic and psychological help.