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Raster

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3. I don't think it runs in the family because of a genetic abnormality...

Reply to In_The_Wind (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 13, 2017, 07:00 PM

Feb 2017

...but Sandusky the younger could have been a victim of Sandusky the older, and could have perpetuated in that fashion. Many times victims can become abusers themselves if not treated.

In addition, I believe the Sandusky children were adopted.

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Jerry Sandusky's son arrested, charged with child sexual abuse [View all] TexasTowelie Feb 2017 OP

Like father, like son. Apparently pedophilia runs in the family. In_The_Wind Feb 2017 #1

I don't think it runs in the family because of a genetic abnormality... Raster Feb 2017 #3

You are correct. Sandusky children were adopted. I agree that Sandusky the cornball 24 Feb 2017 #4

It is not passed on genetically. However it is learned behavior. In_The_Wind Feb 2017 #5

Sometimes the abused perpetuate the cycle Sienna86 Feb 2017 #2

Apparently Junior likes young teen girls Freddie Feb 2017 #6

Mom Dottie Sandusky had to know what was happening FakeNoose Feb 2017 #7

Yeah, I thought this, too DeminPennswoods Feb 2017 #8