You can best counter child sexual abuse by acknowledging that it exists, educating yourself about it (which you are doing now), and talking to your children about it. For some it is nearly impossible, although it seems simple enough. In some cultures, religions, and personal reasons, parents are embarrassed at the mere notion of discussing sex with their children. Our existence, however, is centered on sex. As children develop, they have an innate knowledge of their sexuality. Children must learn how to engage with others in a healthy and natural way, and more importantly, how to separate healthy and unhealthy activities. Your children will feel more confident, knowledgeable, and able to protect themselves if you talk them honestly. Child sexual abuse as a subject needs to be brought to the forefront so it can be addressed for what it really is: a grave issue. For our families and friends to be safe, we need to confront the issue as head-on as possible. In order to put an end to
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