what could be the effects of a child who was molested as a child? not extreme cases...? can it effect them not when they are children/teens but when they get older? or is it different for everyone?
2007-02-15 14:50:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well, my ex g/f was molested from age 8 - 12 by a stepfather.
It screwed her up pretty bad. She was very promiscuous (why she's an ex), and didn't seem to care about any consequences of her actions whatsoever.
I think it causes great damage to children, especially if the molester is in a position of trust.
2007-02-15 14:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by imjustsomeguy001 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The spectrum is HUGE, but it does affect each and every child who is molested. Frequently, adults who were molested as children have problems with all of their relationships (not just romantic). They tend to have a basic lack of trust. Also, they frequently find they are unable to "love" anyone, and it stems from this lack of trust. Many have sexual dysfunction. Some become child molesters themselves. A great many actually commit suicide.
I was molested as a child and I am now rather middle aged. Yes, it does affect me! I have a hard time trusting people, and an even harder time truly loving anyone. I personally think it's due to that lack of trust, but some therapists would disagree with me. I was fortunate in that help was immediately available to me as a child. I know that it was not my fault. However, it is an integral part of my life and who I am. Now, I devote time to help children who are abused.
2007-02-15 22:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have seen where a girl was molested and when it was reported our so called experts grill them to death and insinuate they have been ruined for life and this is the worst thing that could have ever happened to anyone,this screws up the child much worse than the actual violation could ever have ,
I have also seen where a girl was supposedly molested and nothing happened, and they lived their lives normal, so tell me which is doing the real damage, and before you make your decision put on your thinking cap
2007-02-15 23:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, there are no standards as to judge what damage child molestations causes, when the damage can appear, or what age it becomes more traumatic. Some kids are more ble to cope than others
2007-02-15 23:04:51 · answer #4 · answered by rexallen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
child molestation can be a vicious cycle. a person has to come to terms with it so they can decide that they never want to put another child through what they went through.
2007-02-15 23:27:23 · answer #5 · answered by kattz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can effect them when they get older.... and some signs could not wanting to talk or acting weird also it can effect their whole life maybe
2007-02-15 22:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by misscutie8194 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um it depends what type of person and what age
it usualy messes with them and they should get therapy because i saw this show once and the girl was like 9 and she started touching other little kids because of what happened to her sometimes they dont know how wrong and messed up it is if it happened to them they can get over it they just need help or they need to get awauy from it
2007-02-15 22:54:32 · answer #7 · answered by Lauren p 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋