What everyone needs to know about child molestation

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What Everyone Needs to Know About Child Molestation Child molestation is a very real problem that happens throughout the world on a daily basis. What many people don't realize or maybe they just don't want to believe it, is that this can happen to a child of any age. In some countries there are stories of children aged one and two that have been molested, while others struggle from ages ten and up, there is no set age limit to when this could take place. For any parent, it's essential that you know the signs and symptoms of child molestation. This way if you even suspect your child may be molested, you can take action. The person who performs these acts on children can be anyone and is often known to the child, so a teacher, family friend, maybe even a family member. The signs you will want to watch our for includes behavioral changes. These changes may be becoming distant, not socializing with other children, being nervous around adults and more. The child may start having nightmares, they may not be able to say where they have been and their school performance may start to deteriorate. In addition to this, there is physical signs you can watch for including bed wetting and blood in their underwear.


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