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In reply to the discussion: Richard Dawkins under fire for ‘mild pedophilia’ remarks [View all]libodem
(19,288 posts)Once said something similar and I don't have quotes or links cuz it was a long ago tv interview. But something like his feeling that as a child if an adult had a little 'go around' with him, it would realize a fantasy of sorts.
There is all sorts of levels of trauma associated with abuse depending on the age, mental development, stage, sex, of the child. That coupled with who the molester is to the child. Lots of things make it more or less devastating to a child. Some kids are damaged just from having someone stare at them with the wrong intent. It doesn't even take a touch.
How the situation is handled is also a step were it can be either more traumatic or the beginning of recovering. Overreacting and freaking out can't be helpful for the child. Making them feel stained with some taint of sin and shame because of the parental shock and disgust.
What do you think?
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