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What Parents GENERAL Educate- Make your child aware of sexual abuse.The advice "Don't talk to strangers" does work to an extent but some children don't see friendly strangers as a threat, and child molesters are notoriously personable with children. A high percentage of victims are abused by someone they know. Teach your children basic sex education. Teach them that the areas of the body that are covered by a bathing suit are private. Tell your children that sexual advances from adults are against the law. This gives children the confidence to assert themselves with adults who try to abuse them. Avoid scare tactics.Explain most adults would never hurt children, but there are some out there who do. Telling your child once and forgetting about it won't help. Explain the importance of reporting abuse to you or another trusted adult. Stress that there should be no secrets, especially involving another adult. WATCH- If your child seems unusually afraid of a certain adult, find out why.Don't say "give Uncle Jimmy a kiss" or "give Aunt Susan a hug." Tell your children never to go with or get in a car with anyone, unless you have given them direct permission. Encourage your children to look at situations; to recognise and follow their instincts. Spend time with your child. The lonely, attention-starved child is an easy target. Though all children are potential victims of sexual abuse, it is more common for paedophiles to target children who are in search of affection. Often one or both parents are absent; or the parents are present but give the child little affection and attention. |
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