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Molestation is the sexual exploitation of a child by an Adult for sexual gratification or for profit. Sexual abuse may include fondling, mutual masturbation, sodomy, coitus, child pornography and child prostitution.  More often than not, all of these horrible things occur with the knowledge of an Adult beyond the perpetrator. That person and those of us whose contact is less direct have an obligation to report these crimes. Thus, molestation is the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity.

When the word molestation is used, it is often preceded by the word “child.” Molestation occurs when someone–either an Adult or even another child has any kind of sexual contact with another Child.  Child molestation occurs when an individual sees a child as a sexual object and advances on this idea. It is a form of sexual assault or sexual abuse.  It includes fondling or masturbation of the victim or the abuser, sexual kissing, or forced exposure to sexual media. While it is natural for children to explore their bodies, a line can be crossed when a child is forced or coerced into doing something they do not want to do.

A  Molester generally molests out of lust - but many wrongdoers also do it just for fun.  In our society, a Molester may perform the action for one or more reasons.  Studies have shown that molested victims may develop problems relating to Depression, Fear, Anxiety and Sexual dysfunction. The consequences may be short lived but can also last for a long time if the emotional trauma faced by the victim is large. There are evidences that suggest that the victim also suffers from mental health problems after victimization.

In the case of Child Molestation, the consequences or the repercussions may be more severe. Sexually abused or molested children often withdraw themselves from their daily activities. They have a feeling of guilt within them for having witnessed such an incident. They are too young to understand what it was and also refrain from discussing it with parents or teachers. 

Sometimes the perpetrators of the Crime are from the inner circle of the family and hence the children are too scared too talk to their parents about it.   Extra care needs to be taken.  The Parents or close relatives should report the matter to the Police immediately.  If the accused is a close relative, then the parents of the child should confront the accused and get them punished, to ensure that such an incident is not repeated again.