Sexual Abuse of The Boy Child
Few traumas in life surpass the severity of childhood traumas and sexual abuse of children is at the top of this list. Sexual abuse is no respecter of gender (Boy or Girl). However sexual harassment and abuse on boys is usually overlooked, ignored or even unsuspected because we believe that girls are more at risk of such, therefore we protect and pay more attention to them than to boys.
Be aware that boys are increasingly being sexually harassed and abused.
A major concern is that we have become more comfortable exposing our Boy child to people because we believe they are safer than the girls. Whether due to ignorance or negligence, this attitude needs to be changed because we live in an increasingly decadent society where the innocence of our young ones is constantly being violated.
We should always encourage our children to speak up about any form of sexual abuse because a sexually abused child becomes a scarred adult whether as a parent, teacher, doctor, law enforcement agent, lawyer or other profession.
I have interacted with some young boys who experienced sexual abuse in their childhood especially from older adults. They usually grow up to become more sexually attracted to older women and this messes up their emotions and relationships especially with their peers.
The memories of this childhood trauma to the boy or girl child can cause mild or major depression in them even in adulthood. It can also become a major factor in their thirst for love and acceptance. This makes them specially vulnerable to OCG’s, cultism, addictions, substance abuse and many other psychological challenges which negatively impact them and the society.
This is a wake up call for all Parents, Guardians and all relevant stakeholders to observe, listen to, educate and protect our children from all forms of abuse especially sexual abuse so as to prevent childhood traumas which later pose a threat to the growth of our society today.
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- UZOAMAKA NWACHUKWU, MICROBIOLOGIST, CO-FOUNDER - COPE AND LIVE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FOUNDATION. CERTIFIED Counsellor on Grief & Bereavement. CERTIFIED Depression COUNSELLOR. CERTIFIED Emotional Intelligence LIFE COACH. CERTIFIED Mental Health & Wellness LIFE COACH. Ex-Intelligence Officer.