How to Tell If Your Child is Being Sexually Abused

It’s no secret the world is full of sick sexual predators that prey on our children. They come disguised as regular, normal people. They can be doctors, lawyers, psychiatrists, teachers, daycare workers, everyday normal people, even family. They can be young or old, male or female or any race and in this era of technology that we live in, they can be digital. On a day to day basis our kids come in contact with so many other people it’s impossible to monitor every single interaction and the risk of being molested or abused is high. Statistics show that the effects of sexual abuse can prove to be traumatic to a child and lead to serious mental problems during adolescence and adulthood. It’s important to mention that most kids who were abused grow up to become abusers themselves in some way, shape, or form. How can we as parents be on guard as to ways we can tell if our child is being sexually molested? What are clear signs that you should have a talk with your child?

Does your child avoid a particular person or babysitter? All kids have some sort of separation anxiety but if your kid is throwing a tantrum and dying over you leaving them with this person it’s a clear sign that something isn’t right. This is especially true for toddlers who can’t talk yet and tell you what’s going on. Does your child act out sexually? Does he or she show certain sexual characteristics, language or actions that he or she shouldn’t know? Does he or she have a sexual knowledge, behavior or curiosity that they shouldn’t have? Is your usually outgoing child suddenly quiet, shy, or passive? Or is your usually quiet, calm child suddenly acting out violently and aggressive and you have no idea why? Is your child less talkative or has he or she stopped talking all together? Does your child complain of headaches. stomachaches or some other pain but have no medical cause or condition for it? Is your child suddenly having nightmares or trouble sleeping? Does your child constantly come home with unexplained bruises, abrasions, burns, broken bones, black eyes, marks or other injuries? Does your child have pain, itching or bleeding around the genital or anal area? Is your child suddenly a bed wetter? Has your child lost his or her appetite for no apparent reason? Is your child suddenly reluctant to take his or her clothes off for bath time? Does your child always seem to be angry, in fights, or constantly destroying property?

If your child is showing even one of these signs talk with your child because further investigation is needed.


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