90-95% of all sexual abuse of children is perpetrated by family, close friends, babysitter, teacher, clergy - SOMEONE with close ties to the family and well-trusted by the child.
You can teach your children about "stranger danger" until your face turns blue, and it won't help them one iota if someone they love does something horrible to them.
This blog is to educate parents and start conversations.
What can you do to prevent sexual abuse?
What happens when it's discovered?
How do you clean up the mess left behind?
I don't have lots of answers, but I do have experiences to share. Read on...
In July 2008, my babysitter called me. She was in tears. My 7yo daughter and her best friend had told her that they were being sexually abused by the best friend's 13yo brother, who was also my daughter's before-school babysitter for most of the last school year. Bottom line: I paid him to spend time alone, in my house, with my daughter. I thought I knew him. If this blog saves one child, I will be thrilled. If you are new to the blog, read the old stuff from the bottom up. It's worth it.
