Question on pedophilia?

Question

I had to post this again..I guess anybody can answer this, because no psychologists or counselors must be on right now.
My psychologist said that my molester is a pedophile and that it doesn't matter if I hit puberty at the time of the incident. Would the psychologists on yahoo diagnose my molester as a pedophile (it happened from 12-14, 6th to 8th grade). Do you have to go by the DSM-IV definition where it only says that a pedophile must be sexually attracted to PRE-pubescent kids? It says the age range is 13 years and younger, but we know that 9, 10, and 11 year olds hit puberty now these days.


I don't think it should matter if someone hit puberty, because kids are kids. Am I wrong? These 12 year olds who have their periods, have pubic hair, and wear training bras still look like kids and think like kids for god sake. But this guy told me I was stupid for thinking that and how pedophiles aren't attracted to 12 year old girls with pubic hair and budding breasts.Anybody agree?

What do you mean taking the piss? I think kids who hit puberty shouldn't be exempt from the pedophilic definition.

I want to know if any professionals agree, because I got into a huge argument with some guy who thinks that the definition of pedophilia is only someone who is attracted to pre-pubescent kids. Some people even think hitting puberty means you're already an adult wtf.

Answer 1

you taking the piss or what????? a pedo is a f*****g sad minded prick who preys on children age 1 to 16!! it dont matter one f*****g iota wether they are in puberty or not!! they will rape and abuse one way or the other!! sick sick people!! kill em all

Answer 2

A pedophile is an adult that preys on anyone that's less than 18 years old. You are not considered to be an adult until you are at least 18. You can't drive a car or join the military until you are 18. Your psychologist was right. You were molested by a pedophile. Hopefully, that person is in prison right now.

Answer 3

I am no expert however I do agree that anyone willing to molest any child regardless of their age is a paedophile!!! My daughter started developing at the age of eight and if anyone had touched her I would have them charged!!! I also know that my sister was fifteen when she was molested and the guy only got four months in jail because the courts in Canada called it sexuall interference with a minor!!! Where is the justice in that?

Answer 4

Ok there are two sides to the question. There are men (pedophiles ) who are only attracted to children who haven't yet reached puberty. There are men (pedophiles ) who are attracted to young teens who have reached puberty but who have not yet reached woman hood. Both of these men are though of as pedophiles also because they prey on children who aren't really in a position to say no.

Answer 5

Look, a pedophile goes after children, plural. In the case where an abuser is caught after only one incident, and hopefully prosecuted and taught a lesson in prison, that person is a child molester and rapist. When one enters puberty is uncontrollable, raping and molesting IS controllable. What ever you want to lable your abuser is your decision, I myself have a few choice words for people who abuse others, but I won't mention them.