what are the psycal and emtional signs that a child is being sexualy abused?

Answer 1

Depends on how old the child is...there are a wide range of things the child does as a sign of sexual abuse. For instance, if the child is still young, they might masterbate very early. They are being taught what sex is at an early age and might teach other kids by doing unappropiate things..if you know what i mean. But if the child is in their teens, then they are either really closed off, or extremely promiscuous. Low self-esteem. There are too many different attributes to being sexual abused. The parent should put the child in therapy asap.

Answer 2

I honestly want to ask you why you are asking this? Are you trying to convince a court that your soon to be ex has abused your kids? Maybe you'll give me a response as to why you want to know and I'll gladly tell you the specific symptoms. Best wishes

Answer 3

Emotional - Aggressive behavior towards others, Sudden attitude change towards others, withdrawn, unhappy.

Physical - bleeding from certain areas, scars & bruises in unusal areas.

Answer 4

Does a child close to you have:

Unexplained bruises, redness, or bleeding of the child's genitals, anus, or mouth?
Pain at the genitals, anus, or mouth?
Genital sores or milky fluids in the genital area?
If you said "yes" to any of these examples bring your child to a doctor. Your doctor can help you understand what may be happening and test for sexually transmitted diseases. If you have any questions about these or other signs and symptoms, please call the Stop It Now! Toll-Free Helpline at 1-888-PREVENT.

Preschool (0-5 yrs.)
Common: Sexual language relating to differences in body parts, bathroom talk, pregnancy and birth. Masturbation at home and in public. Showing and looking at private body parts.

Uncommon: Discussion of sexual acts. Contact experiences with other children.

School Age (6-12 yrs.)
Common: Questions about menstruation, pregnancy, sexual behavior. "Experimenting" with same-age children, including kissing, fondling, exhibitionism, and role-playing. Masturbation at home or other private places.

Uncommon: Use of sexual words and discussing sexual acts.

Adolescence (13-16 yrs.)
Common: Questions about decision-making, social relationships, and sexual customs. Masturbation in private. Experimenting between adolescents of the same age, including open-mouth kissing, fondling, and body rubbing. Also, voyeuristic behaviors. Sexual intercourse occurs in approximately one third of this age group.What To Watch Out For When Adults
Are With Children

Have you ever seen someone playing with a child and felt uncomfortable with it? Maybe you thought, "I'm just over-reacting," or, "He/She doesn't really mean that." Don't ignore the behavior; learn how to ask more questions about what you have seen. The checklist below offers some warning signs.

Do you know an adult or older child who:

Refuses to let a child set any of his or her own limits?
Insists on hugging, touching, kissing, tickling, wrestling with or holding a child even when the child does not want this affection?
Is overly interested in the sexuality of a particular child or teen (e.g., talks repeatedly about the child's developing body or interferes with normal teen dating)?
Manages to get time alone or insists on time alone with a child with no interruptions?
Spends most of his/her spare time with children and has little interest in spending time with someone their own age?
Regularly offers to babysit many different children for free or takes children on overnight outings alone?
Buys children expensive gifts or gives them money for no apparent reason?
Frequently walks in on children/teens in the bathroom?
Allows children or teens to consistently get away with inappropriate behaviors?
If you answered "yes" to some of these questions, talk to that person. If you are uncomfortable, but don't see these signs, be sure to trust your instincts and ask questions. For information and advice on how to talk to someone, please call the Stop It Now! Toll-Free Helpline at 1-888-PREVENT.



Alert Signals For An Adult With Sexual
Behavior Problems

Someone you love may be acting in a way that worries or confuses you. These behaviors may be a way for this person to ask for help. Many people with sexual behavior problems wish that someone had asked them what was going on or had told them where to call.

Do you know someone who:

Talks again and again about the sexual activities of children or teens?
Masturbates a lot or takes breaks from other activities to go masturbate?
Talks about sexual fantasies with children and is not clear about what's okay with children?
Was abused as a child and won't deal with it?
Encourages silence and secrets in a child?
Looks at child pornography?
Asks adult partners to dress or act like a child or teen during sexual activity?
Often has a "special" child friend, maybe a different one from year to year?
Spends most spare time on activities involving children or teens, not adults?
Makes fun of a child's body parts, calls a child sexual names such as "stud", "whore", or "slut"?