| Child Molesters - the facts. |
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Whilst mothers or other female caregivers sexually abuse children, the incestuous or within family molester is usually an adult male (father, stepfather, grandfather or live-in boyfriend of the mother). The molestation is usually secretive and is sometimes accomplished through misuse of power, mental duress, bribes, tricks or misuse of parental role under the guise of sex education, blackmail and threats. Some common threats could include: The child would have toleave the family if they do not give in to the offenders wishes; That it will be their fault for hurting the family if the offender is arrested by the authorities; That their brothers and sisters would be sexually abused also if they do not consent to the molester. Often the offender will portray to act needy or emotionally distraught as a result of marital problems, thereby needing the attention of the victim. The violation and molestation usually occurs over an extended period of time, sometimes into the victim’s adulthood. Through intimidation, the child is often beleive it is their fault for the molestation and for keeping quiet about what is happening. There are many situations where a family with children can be vulnerable, such as single parent families where the parent has a full time job and is attempting to fulfill the role of both parents as well as run the household or in situation where family conflicts leave a child feeling alienated or abandoned. Some male offenders seek out mothers who are single parents for the purpose of victimizing their children. In these cases, he may have a genuine attraction to the mother and the hidden agenda of pursuit of the children as victims. Children from all types of families can be vulnerable to child molestation. Cildren who are particularly in need of attention or affection can be a particularly at risk target. It is important to remember that because adults have power over children; any child can be a victim of these predators. |
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