Unfortunately, more and more news is being published about abductions, murders, rape of children, about the disclosure of huge networks for the dissemination of child pornography. Who and for what reason does such an act?
Scary diagnosis
Pedophiles - who are they? Sick people? Yes. Pedophilia is a mental disorder. It manifests itself mainly in obsessive sexual fantasies about children under the age of thirteen. It is precisely this definition that forensic psychiatrists and doctors adhere to. Sexual activities in relation to the child, as a rule, are oral sex and stroking the genitals. Vaginal and anal intercourse with children, including using brute force, is not so common. An exception is cases where pedophilia is burdened by more serious abnormalities - epilepsy, schizophrenia, senile dementia.
Experts have proved this fact: not only people with mental disabilities are able to experience excitement when they see a children's body. Many were faced with a situation when a relative (uncle, brother, father-in-law) said about the little pretty girl something like this: “If he grows up, he will drive all the guys crazy!” According to a psychiatrist from France Roland Coutanso, this is a vivid illustration of how a man sees a woman in a child. He claims that there are more people who are excited when they see naked children's bodies than we can imagine. However, this does not mean that every adult who comes to such sexual fantasies, necessarily implements them.
The main danger lies not in criminal dreams, but in mental immaturity. Thus, sexual deviations may never occur if the mental organization of the individual is sufficiently developed so as not to cross the line.
Who are not able to restrain themselves
Pedophiles - who are they? These are people who have moved from fantasy to action. For some criminals, this path becomes a long and difficult one, since they nevertheless realize all the wrongfulness and immorality of their desires, experience a serious internal conflict. Ultimately, however, the strongest attraction to the child takes precedence over moral taboos and the fear of exposure.
Apart is the pedophile maniac, not just molesting a child, but also roughly raping, and sometimes even killing him. Such a criminal does not differ in a critical attitude to his desires; he does not perceive his behavior as something immoral, terrible.
Incest
Pedophiles - who are they? Many of us are sure that these are deeply sick people who have lost their moral character and are not involved in social processes. However, oddly enough, most modern seducers are ordinary men and women, husbands and wives, parents. They ride with us on the subway, stand in line next to each other and give directions to the nearest gas station ...
The stepfathers and fathers who rape their own children, as a rule, do not show any interest in other children. They have little to do with maniacs and pedophiles. This is a separate category of criminals.
Standard psychological portrait
A pedophile is most often an individual with low self-esteem, insecurity in his sexual powers, hesitating to communicate with adult women. It is distinguished by isolation, tension, increased anxiety, timidity and impulsivity. The above personality traits can be formed under the influence of some external factors. The causes of pedophilia lie in psychological trauma received in childhood. As a rule, criminals themselves were raped, beaten and humiliated. Having matured, they either reproduce their tragic experience, or do not recognize at all that their actions are illegal and immoral. The latter is explained by the fact that from an early age in their psyche it was recorded that to have sexual intercourse with a child is in the order of things.
As clinical psychologists note, the pedophile’s first sexual experience is usually unsuccessful. He could be rudely rejected or ridiculed by a beloved woman. Some men are so traumatized by such situations that they prefer to switch to infantile eroticism. A mixture of experienced violence and mental problems can be extremely dangerous.
Punish or treat?
Pedophiles - who are violent criminals or sick people? Let's try to look at this phenomenon with an open mind. So, the treatment of pedophilia involved sex therapists and psychiatrists. But the main problem is that many of those people who notice an immoral interest in children are ashamed to ask for help from specialists. Some are afraid that their mental illness is incurable, others - that the doctor will reject them, others - that they will thus be found out in law enforcement agencies about them. As a result, sick people come to the attention of the police, not doctors. And work with them begins after they are charged with pedophilia. Most criminals are recognized as responsible, so they are sent to places of deprivation of liberty on a common basis. When they go free, they almost immediately take up the old.
Therapy
Pedophiles are treated in several ways. Classes are held both individually and in groups. Psychotherapists and psychologists help patients work out their traumatic situation, identify the cause of attraction to children and learn to control their own impulses.
Ability to refuse
Unfortunately, sexual offenses that law enforcement officials reveal are just the tip of the iceberg. How many those who molest minors with impunity are scary to imagine. Experienced criminals are able to choose such children who will not tell anyone about what happened. This is why victims of pedophiles are most often street children. Sometimes guys who are themselves interested in getting an “adult” experience fall on the hook. The psychology of sex in adolescence is such that boys and girls want to know physical proximity rather than platonic.
Often among the victims, children of dominant parents. They just dare not say no to adults. Even if your child does not fall into the risk group, always be on the alert, because any child can become a victim of a pedophile, regardless of social status, mental and mental development.
How to avoid trouble
It is important for parents to understand that it is not a protective, but a positive strategy that will help protect the child from immoral attacks. Ensuring the mental health and well-being of children should be an essential task for all mothers and fathers. The main means in achieving the goal should be a favorable atmosphere in the family and love. This will allow children to avoid feelings of loneliness and trust their parents.
The importance of personal space
The basic element on the way to establishing a trusting family atmosphere is respect for the child’s personal space and sexuality. So, the hostile reaction of parents to looking at erotic pictures or masturbation increases the likelihood that one day their child will decide on a dangerous experiment.
Patience and patience again
You should calmly explain to children from a very young age that some contact with adults can be dangerous. It is especially important to clearly explain that under no circumstances can you take money or gifts from the hands of strangers and go to visit them. It is necessary to tactfully mention that the most unpleasant consequences are hidden behind tempting offers. When discussing this topic, do not intimidate the child, do not arouse in him painful suspiciousness to all strangers.
Punishment
Immoral acts against children are characterized by article 134 of the Criminal Code. Pedophilia is defined as seduction, molestation of persons under sixteen years of age. If at the time the crime was committed, the guilty person was already eighteen, he is fully criminally liable for sexual intercourse with the child. It is noteworthy that the fact of sexual intercourse with a minor, which occurred on a voluntary basis, is punishable.
The object of the crime is the normal physical and moral development of the child, his natural right to sexual integrity.
Authorities reaction
In February 2012, the State Duma adopted the law on pedophilia. As a result, the punishment for those who committed lecherous acts against children was significantly tightened. First of all, the changes affected repeat offenders and those who abused children under fourteen. Life imprisonment is provided for them. Deferral of sentence and suspended sentence are excluded.
The topic of forced castration was separately considered. The result was the introduction of a special procedure for applying medical measures. Now, the basis for this is the relevant decision made in court (the conclusion of the forensic psychiatric examination that confirms the presence of mental illness is necessarily taken into account).
Pornography and seduction
According to the decision of the deputies, for distributing pornographic materials among minors or involving them in this process using the World Wide Web or the media, one can go to jail for ten years. Special attention was paid to the nuances. So, at present, it does not matter whether the offender knew about how old the victim was. In addition, toughened the punishment for those who were involved in the seduction of their pupils or close relatives.
Opposing Opinions
Experts have mixed comments on the new law. So, some note that the reasons for the development of pedophilia are currently poorly studied, therefore measures of forced castration will not always be effective. Among the opponents of the law are Vsevolod Chaplin, who is the head of the Sinoid Department for Society and Church Relations, and Zurab Kekelidze, the director of the State Scientific Center for Judicial and Social Psychiatry named after Serbian.
Ombudsman with an active lifestyle, Pavel Astakhov, holds the opposite point of view . He advocates that the law be further developed. In particular, Astakhov notes that the document does not give a specific definition of the concept of “child pornography”, does not provide for responsibility for its production without the purpose of distribution and storage, and does not introduce the responsibility of Internet providers to conceal from law enforcement agencies the facts of the distribution of immoral materials.
The Ombudsman emphasized that at present, Russian legislation regarding the protection of the sexual integrity of children is recognized as one of the most liberal on the planet.