2 definitions by Wrackspurts and Nargles
an individual who experiences romantic or sexual attraction to children. That does not mean, however, that they have or would ever act on their feelings and harm anyone.
Also, they do not choose to be this way; the preference is inborn in the same way that being straight or gay is.
Also, they do not choose to be this way; the preference is inborn in the same way that being straight or gay is.
Albert: "Did you know that most pedophiles/MAPs don't assault children?"
George: "Well, of course! Most people in general don't assault people who they are attracted to. And most sexual abusers of children aren't pedophilic."
Albert: "Are you telling me pedophiles are usually actually ethical human beings who recognize that rape is wrong, just like almost everyone else on the planet?"
George: "Yes, exactly! And they don't choose and cannot change being attracted to children, so we shouldn't bully them for it."
Albert: "Yeah, I guess it's like how people can't change their skin color or gender or sexual orientation. It's not their fault."
George: "Well, of course! Most people in general don't assault people who they are attracted to. And most sexual abusers of children aren't pedophilic."
Albert: "Are you telling me pedophiles are usually actually ethical human beings who recognize that rape is wrong, just like almost everyone else on the planet?"
George: "Yes, exactly! And they don't choose and cannot change being attracted to children, so we shouldn't bully them for it."
Albert: "Yeah, I guess it's like how people can't change their skin color or gender or sexual orientation. It's not their fault."
by Wrackspurts and Nargles September 8, 2019
by Wrackspurts and Nargles January 17, 2019