What drives a child to commit sexual abuse?

A unique insight into why young children sexually abuse other children is to be revealed in a ground-breaking study. The research, which has yet to be formally published, was on boys aged 10 or under who have molested siblings, classmates, or friends. It found that they are invariably born into families in which abuse, violence and neglect has become routine over several generations. The peer-reviewed study found that the boys were unable to form healthy relationships as a result of neglectful and hostile parenting. Even before starting school, they were anxious, angry and detached; bed-wetting, nightmares, self-harm and eating problems were common. READ MORE HERE

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Why do some children sexually harm others?

Teaching Your Child About Children Who Sexually Abuse

See our Warning Signs section if you’re concerned about behavior between and among children and adolescents.

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• Signs That a Child or Teen May Be At-Risk to Harm Another Child
• Do Children Sexually Abuse Other Children? Guidebook
• Talking to Children and Teens
• Children and Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems