The most horrible experience for any child has to be sexual abuse and violence. The abuser could be someone at home or a stranger, but the hollow feeling that the ordeal creates in the child’s mind and soul is unbearable and unforgivable.
Child abuse has been on top of the discussion charts recently, but how far is the society willing to go to ensure each child’s right to innocence and sexual non-violence is questionable.
I am sure that if someone broke into your house and robbed you of your belongings there will be no stone unturned to capture the culprits and hopefully retrieve your precious jewels, money, electronics, etc. Agreed that one cannot retrieve what a child abuse victim has lost but, how is the child any lesser than gold, money or electronics?
I can bet my last penny on the fact that if you identify a family member who has the habit of stealing he/she will not be entertained for family gatherings or even if they are, the individual will be closely monitored by other relatives. How then is it defaming to not allow a family member identified as a child abuser from entering the house or being close to a child or children? Again, is the child any less than all the other tangible goods under the roof?
A child who has been violated is not an embarrassment. It is a serious concern and no responsible adult should tolerate such acts no matter who the perpetrator might be. It is defaming when the family refuses to step up and fight for the child.
If the abuser is a relative, the family causes more emotional damage to the child by entertaining that person at home and forcing the child to be well-behaved to the perpetrator whom he or she could be terrified of. Slightly older children might just be confused and can be led to think that they are in love with the abuser, which is their way of shutting away from horrifying reality.
Parents need to open up to their children and help them feel comfortable discussing issues that trouble them. If you are busy putting away money to buy the latest LED TV it will also be helpful to invest a little time in your child just to be sure that he/she is okay and just growing up fine. There is nothing worse than loosing a child to sick-headed individuals and their disgusting fantasies.
Stories of child raped by caretaker, helper, uncle, step-parent, cousin, etc. have troubled our minds for a long time. Irking stories of child abuse have been communicated in the media time and again. The point is, don’t let a child suffer and loose their soul because you are scared of what people MAY think or speak. Don’t let a child’s perpetrator get away.
If you feel that you fancy children in the wrong manner seek help. No child today is responsible for what must have happened to you in the past. If someone couldn't help you in the past, focus your energy to protect a child today. Please don’t burn a child’s soul by violating their body!
