Pedophilia is a term we have heard more and more. Although the authorities are aware of the situation, we as members of society can not ignore the consequences of childhood sexual abuse. These crimes occur anywhere and cover all social classes without corresponding to a specific educational level, ethnicity or religion.
Sexual abuse of children is not a new phenomenon. It is not possible to determine from when it began to happen in history, but it is likely to exist since the origin of humanity.
"In what is not strange, find the strange, in what is common, find the inexplicable, with what is normal you should be surprised, what is the rule, recognize as an abuse. abuse, look for a remedy. "
-Bertolt Brecht-
All cultures have ancient myths and legends that seek to abolish incest, that is, sexual relations between consanguineous relatives. In the case of relationships between parents and daughters, some societies seem to have been a little more permissive.
It is known that the highest percentage of sexual abuse of minors occurs with the father or stepfather and that their main victims are daughters or daughters.
However, there are also many cases in which the rapist is another close family. It is estimated that between 80 and 95% of sexual abuse of children occur within the family itself. Children are also victims, although in a smaller proportion.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN
One of the most important and, in turn, the most controversial discoveries of Sigmund Freud was to realize that human beings have sexual impulses from birth. Psychoanalysis affirms that children have fantasies, desires and sexual expressions.
But child sexuality is very different from adult sexuality. This is quite obvious, due to the physical, emotional and intellectual immaturity of the children.
A child basically discovers his own body and the first sensations of pleasure with certain stimuli. However, there is one more important aspect that the child must discover: the rules of kinship.
The first big prohibition that needs to be addressed in order for the child to reach its development is that of not having sexual relations with his father or mother. And, by extension, with other members of your family.
Thanks to compliance with this prohibition, the child can accept the law and culture. She learns to accept impossible desires and acquires a principle of reality that is what will allow her to have the necessary ability to recognize and respect the limits of what is allowed.
If the prohibition is not successful, the child will begin to see the world as chaos, in which it is very difficult to find meaning. She will also feel guilty and ashamed, although it is not known exactly why.
It is important to clarify that the sexual abuse of children is configured when a sexual contact, consented or not, between an adult and a minor. Or also when that contact occurs between two children, if between them there is a difference of three years.
THE CONSEQUENCES OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN CHILDREN
The consequences of childhood sexual abuse vary from case to case. They depend on many factors:
The age of the child was when the abuse occurred.
Who is the aggressor or the abuser (which is always worse when the child is abused by his father or mother).
The characteristics of the situation (degree of intimidation and / or violence or seduction).
The duration of the abuse.
The psychological characteristics of the victim.
The way in which the situation was "resolved".
In almost all cases, the presence of short and long-term consequences has been detected.
SHORT-TERM CONSEQUENCES
In the short term, it is most likely that the consequence of the sexual abuse is regression to a previous age: the child may suck the finger again or lose control of the sphincters, for example.
It is also common for the child to become anxious and depressed. Very often her school performance falls and she can be isolated and antisocial. In the same way, it can become seductive, sexually precocious or develop vices and suicidal behaviors.
Long-term consequences
The consequences of child sexual abuse in the long term depend on the severity of the abuse and therapeutic support the child or adult has received.
Most likely, sleep problems or nightmares often arise, and the tendency to depression and low self-esteem.
The sexual abuse of children is configured when a sexual contact occurs, consented or not, between an adult and a minor.
The greatest difficulties will be reflected in the sexual and love life. People who suffer abuse can present sexual phobias or an incomprehensible tendency to establish highly unsatisfactory love relationships.
In the most serious cases, the consequences of abuse include a great predisposition...
In the most serious cases, the consequences of the abuse include a great predisposition to schizophrenia, attempts to practice suicide or develop highly promiscuous dangerous behaviors.
Who was subject to sexual abuse in childhood, inevitably, must be treated by a psychologist or psychoanalyst to be able to reduce the consequences of this fact. When faster better.
