Child Sex Abuse :- Psychological Tips To Save
Child
sexual abuse is a form
of child
abuse in which
an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation. Forms of child sexual abuse include
asking or pressuring a child to engage in sexual activities (regardless of the
outcome), indecent exposure (of the genitals,
female nipples, etc.) with intent to gratify their own sexual desires or to
intimidate or groom the child,
physical sexual contact with a child,
or using a child to produce child pornography.
Protecting Children From Sexual Abuse-
The typical advice "Don't Talk to Strangers" doesn't apply in this case. Most sexual perpetrators are known to their victims.
Do not instruct children to give relatives hugs and kisses. Let them express affection on their own terms.
Teach your children basic sexual education. Teach them that no one should touch the "private" parts of their body. A health professional can also help to communicate sex education to children if parents are uncomfortable doing so.
Develop strong communication skills with your children. Encourage them to ask questions and talk about their experiences. Explain the importance of reporting abuse to you or another trusted adult.
Teach your children that sexual advances from adults are wrong and against the law. Give them the confidence to assert themselves against any adult who attempts to abuse them.
Make an effort to know children's friends and their families.
Instruct your child to never get into a car with anyone without your permission.
Teach your children that their bodies are their own. That it is OK to say they do not want a hug or that certain kinds of contact make them uncomfortable.
It is important to remember that physical force is often not necessary to engage a child in sexual activity. Children are trusting and dependent and will often do what is asked of them to gain approval and love.
Thanks
Dr.Shweta singh
Guest Lecturer,
Dpt. of Applied Psychology,
V.B.S.Purvanchal University
Jaunpur,U.P.,INDIA
mail- shweta_opsingh@rediffmail.com
