Child molestation is a crime involving a range of indecent or sexual activities between an adult and a child, usually under the age of 14.
For example, not all incidents of child molestation are perpetrated by pedophiles; sometimes the perpetrator has other motives for his or her actions and does not manifest an ongoing pattern of sexual attraction to children. Thus, not all child molestation is perpetrated by pedophiles, and not all pedophiles actually commit child molestation.
There is no single profile that accurately describes or accounts for all child molesters. There are many variables among individuals in terms of their personal characteristics, life experiences, criminal histories, and reasons for committing such offenses. One common misconception is that molested children grow up to become child molesters themselves. But, in fact, most childhood sexual abuse victims do not go on to become perpetrators.
For example, not all incidents of child molestation are perpetrated by pedophiles; sometimes the perpetrator has other motives for his or her actions and does not manifest an ongoing pattern of sexual attraction to children. Thus, not all child molestation is perpetrated by pedophiles, and not all pedophiles actually commit child molestation.
There is no single profile that accurately describes or accounts for all child molesters. There are many variables among individuals in terms of their personal characteristics, life experiences, criminal histories, and reasons for committing such offenses. One common misconception is that molested children grow up to become child molesters themselves. But, in fact, most childhood sexual abuse victims do not go on to become perpetrators.
An adult who touches a child inappropriately for sexual gratification is an example of child molestation.
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"Love and peace should be the ultimate goal for all nations in order for this planet to survive...so let's apply the Michael Jackson Syndrome."
by PY Love and Peace October 21, 2012
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"In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in 2012, many folks helped with clean-up efforts because they were Michael Jackson'd."
by PY Love and Peace November 15, 2012
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Some examples of people with Flower Power are Mother Teresa, Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela and Lady Diana.
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