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writes:My 7 year old daughter has recently informed me of a 9 year old boy that has touched her privates on different occasions. She stated to me she thought it tickled and even liked it.Now she does it to herself.I thanked her for telling me and that she was a strong person for doing so.Although I am greatly confused as to what to do next.I consider this sexual abuse and have discussed the issue with the other family involved.We both are in shock and need to know what t do next. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 January 2009): I appreciate the responses that I have received on this issue.
As I stated in the original letter, I have talked to the boys parents, which is a very good family.
They were in shock as much as I was.
They assured me that they would be talking to the boy and we will take the next step from there.
I do not believe that talking about sex in detail is a good idea for a 7 year old, this I believe could only make her more confused and ashamed.
I am going to give her all my support and listen to her with an open mind and heart.
And when she comes to me with questions I will give her the best answers I can give her at this time.
I am very proud of her for trusting in me to tell me what has happened.
Thank you again.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 January 2009): Look, my daughter" has been touched by a nine year old before, and he is FULLY aware of what he is doing, and that he wasn't supose to. Nothing is innocent about this incident, except your daughter, this boy had no fucking right to put his hands down there. He KNOWS what he has and SHE has are totally different, and he needs to be punished. The last 9 year old boy that did that, that I know, turned out to be a rapist. He needs consequences.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 January 2009): i wouldn't class this as sexual abuse, its just curiosity. i would keep an eye on it though and encourage your daughter to come to you if it happens again. prehaps contact the little boys parents and ask them to have a talk to him about it. he is older than her and most probably more mature. you need to nip this in the bud purely to make sure he does not get the wrong idea about touching people
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reader, aunty_rach  +, writes (20 January 2009):
i think it would only be innocent curiosity. but you need to maybe talk to his parents, so they can have a chat to him about how touching girls parts is not right.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 January 2009): What a relief it is she came and told you! All that good parenting has paid off. But there is a big difference between innocent exploration and sexual assult. I did the same thing with another 9 year old and her father caught us! It remains a fond and funny memory to both of us. No lasting damage! What else can you do but reward her for telling you and remind her that only she can touch her privates.
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