nobody1875
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I've heard a lot recently about pedophilia being considered a sexual orientation by some. While I do think it is biological and unchangeable, in the same way gay or straight is, I do not think it deserves the validity of being called an orientation. An orientation should not apply to things that cannot give consent. That being said though, I think these people need to be offered genuine help to not act on their urges and to be held accountable. I think it should not be as socially stigmatized as it is to the point where it cannot even be talked about. As it stands right now, if one were to go to a therapist and say that they struggle with those urges, then the thereapist would likely breach confidentiallity to inform the police, as they would have just reason to suspect that this person could be a danger to kids or has done someting illegal like watch child porn. But does that really help?? How does driving these people undergroud help kids? Making them feel that if the world is going to hate them anyway, why not do it? Or, just have them on their own for so long woth no one to turn to for support, that their urges finally get the best of them and a child gets hurt.
For the record, "pedophile" does not equal "child molester."
I think these people need help and a certain amount of sympathy for something they cannot control. I think the world needs to catch up so we can do more research on the matter and actually help, instead of trying to just lock them up and throwing away the key.
Thoughts?
For the record, "pedophile" does not equal "child molester."
I think these people need help and a certain amount of sympathy for something they cannot control. I think the world needs to catch up so we can do more research on the matter and actually help, instead of trying to just lock them up and throwing away the key.
Thoughts?