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What are some psychological effects of children when sexually abused?
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∙ 12y ago
They are definitely confused about healthy sexual relationships and withdraw from closeness. They may not trust very many people and feel awkward when someone shows they care in any manner.
ANOTHER ANSWERCHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN abused, especially repeatedly, are usually told by the abuser "not to tell" or "something bad may happen to them or famliy members". So if a childhas always been open with parents about their daily experiences, then suddenly becomesless talkative and withdrawn, that is a POSSIBLE sign, when, in addition, other behaviors change for no apparent reason. They may avoid the person responsible (Many times a friend or relative) or the place it happened; playgroound, school, friends house etc.. They may feel scared and ashamed and not "tell", or they may "tell", fearing that they may not be believed. Some abusers may play mind games with the child, saying they "love them" and if they "tell", the abuser will get in trouble.This puts an enourmous guilt on the child. The child may also think they are "bad", and deserved what happened. Many times, the abuser is someone the child and parentstrust, and that confuses the child further. The child may exhibit behavior changes, such as suddenly doing poorly in school, or act out in other ways. The best thing parents and care givers can do is educate their children, starting at a young age, about their bodies, "good touches" and "bad touches", and their right not to have anyone do anything to them, that their bodies are THEIRS and no one has the right to violate their body. Teach them in a non-scary way, and always keep an open dialougewith them. Statistics show that abusers are not always scary strangers, but someone known and trusted by the child and family. Also, if a child reports abuse, don't discount it. Believe them and investigate. A child that is abused needs to know that they are believed, and you are on their side. If a child starts acting in a very innapropriate sexual manner, that is also a sign. When questioning a child, don't use "leading" questions. Try to be neutral and let them talk about their feelings andfears. It's not easy, but I believe it is the best course of action. <<Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoVictims of emotional abuse usually are very shy and are scared that someone might try to hurt them, therefore they keep to themselves. Usually they have little to no friends, kind of like the forgotten and left out child.
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