what are the symptoms of sexually molested children , and at what age do u think that the child would have been able to decide for theirself / give concent to preform sexual acts with someone? and later on in life.....would it be their fault like ...if they suffered from some type of personality disorder?
2006-11-20 07:54:22 · 9 answers · asked by status_sweet 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Most children act out their anger when molested depending on their age. Some as they get older repeat the act on younger children. They may become reclusive/hide from the person that did it/or they could very well stop communicating at all. To be honest the child should be at least 18 (by law) to decide weather or not he/she was will to have sex. If a person is suffering from a personality disorder, this doesn't make it right for the person who abused them to take advantage of them. A person with a personality disorder doesn't neccessairly know what they are doing they just have to suffer with the ramifications. No, I don't believe it is their fault even if they didn't know at the time they had this disorder. Nor should they have/be blamed for it. It is important to seek therapy to understand what the child is going through and if they have a personality disorder to deal with the disorder head on.
2006-11-20 08:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Promiscuity is high on the list of behavior problems in teens. Depression, withdrawal and giving p favorite hangouts are common too. Watch for concepts that a younger child just wouldn't know. Children under 8 or 9 just can't make up sexual positions.
Sidestepping the legal age of 18, consent should be based on the other partner. Is there a big age difference? Is he a person in authority such as a teacher? Is he a relative?
I'm saying he because that's the most common, but boys can be molested, and women can be molesters.
2006-11-20 08:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are MANY symptoms of sexually molested children. They include: abrupt changes in mood, wetting the bed, changes in grades, inappropriate behavior, etc. Unfortunately, these are also symptoms of childhood. Every child is different, so your second question is a little bit more difficult to answer, but I would say that they would not be able to actually give their consent for sexual activity until they are mature enough to know what it is, and what the repurcussions of said activity are. Your third question is rather easy to answer though, it would NEVER be their fault for suffering from a personality disorder, or any other type of difficulty incurred from childhood sexual abuse, as they are not mature enough to decide, and it is generally an adult that perpetrates the abuse, so the adult should be held responsible: morally, and criminally!
2006-11-20 08:02:53 · answer #3 · answered by purplepartygirrl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's really no set age where consent can be given. A teenager might still be abused, though that is less likely and very much depend on the education and emotional development/health of the teen involved.
I know a man who was sexually abused as a very young child. He is repressed as an adult, sexually speaking. And he's still holding on to a lot of anger, which comes out at odd times and can be triggered by the smallest thing. He does not handle stress very well at all. Now whether this is their fault, as an adult, is a tricky subject. I believe they're still have the responsibility to bring themselves up. Whatever happened to us as children, was not our fault. How we chose to react to it as adults, is entirely our responsibility.
2006-11-20 08:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by CJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can vary greatly. A child can become very passive and quiet. They could become angry and aggressive. They could become over sexualized for their age. They might reenact sexual acts with toys. Sometimes they don't exhibit any overtly noticeable symptoms. As for your 2nd question, no child can give consent for sex. They do not have the emotional and cognitive skills necessary to understand all of the consequences. That is why even teenagers are not legally able to give consent. For your 3rd question, it is typical for survivors of childhood abuse to suffer from mental health problems. The cause of the problem is not their responsibility. However, I am a strong believer that your behaviors as an adult are your responsibility. That includes seeking professional help for dealing with the after effects of abuse to help you heal.
2006-11-20 08:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by Stacy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I been a victim myself ,there are alot of telltale signs such as shyness,anger,loner type,yourown sexual confusion,18 is the age i would agree with.Later in life it gets more and more difficult to get your life together.Especialy if you don't seek help, like i done so .But things are better and life has more meaning
2006-11-20 08:02:46 · answer #6 · answered by Victorio 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, if you really think child sexual abuse has happened, take your child to the nearest police department and have her checked out. Leave all her clothes on, especially her underwear, don't change anything as they can take swabs. Even her other clothes and coat et cetera will be crucial. Do it now please. Just phone the Police and get her checked now. No time to waste. Do it now.
2016-05-22 00:37:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anger
2006-11-20 07:57:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having been a victim of it myself it is withdrawing yourself from others. You will feel lonely and think that you are loved but you are not. You feel that you are not worth it but only worth it for your body, you dont feel comfortable and lonely. You feel dirty. This happened to me a few years ago, but the shame and dirtyness is still there stuck with you.
2006-11-20 08:08:46 · answer #9 · answered by DARIA. - JOINED MAY 2006 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋