The more a child knows about his/her own sexuality the less he/she will need to rely on peers or other adults who may take advantage of that child’s lack of information. Children who understand their bodies and their sexual feelings may feel more confident about this part of themselves and may be less likely to be confused or manipulated regarding inappropriate sexual touch.

This video discusses three common childhood sexual behaviors and how parents can respond. The behaviors are playing doctor, masturbating in public, and using sexually explicit language. In each case, the children may be asking indirectly for more information about sexuality. Parents are the primary sex educators of their children.

When a perpatrator intentionally harms a minor physically, psychologically, sexually, or by acts of neglect, the crime is known as child abuse. This page focuses specifically on child sexual abuse and the warning signs that this crime may be occurring.

If you are not exactly sure what sexual abuse is, you’re not alone. All sexual touching between an adult and a child is sexual abuse. Sexual touching between children can also be sexual abuse.

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