Pedophilia: Why we should stop it Now!
Cases of Pedophilia in Nigeria have suddenly risen up and looking at the the danger we are wondering why rise sudden increase?.

What is Pedophilia?
Examples of Pedophiliac headlines in August alone
Man Caught Defiling Lover’s 15-month-old Baby in Bayelsa
Jobless man defiles neighbour’s 12-year-old daughter in bathroom
Man defiles 3 minors in Ogun
Man Mohammed allegedly lures, defiles neighbour’s 10-year-old boy in Kano
Man accused of raping 6-year-old girl gets N1m bail
Causes of Pedophilia
Note that those who engage in Pedophilia are said to be suffering from Pedophilic Disorder.
According to research, causes of Pedophilic Disorder
1
Neurological Differences
Neurological Differences in the brain structure of pedophiles have been noted, such as frontocortical differences, decreased gray matter, unilateral and bilateral frontal lobe and temporal lobe and cerebellar changes.
According to research, these differences are similar to those of people with impulse control disorders, such as OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), addictions and antisocial personality disorder.
Pedophilia could also be a byproduct of other co morbid psychiatric diseases. These brain abnormalities may have been formed by abnormal brain development. However, post-traumatic stress disorder also causes these types of brain abnormalities. Traumatic experiences in the pedophiles early life could have caused this atypical development (Hall & Hall, 2007).
Other neurological differences found in pedophiles included lower intelligence levels and the lower the intelligence level, the younger the preferred victim.
2
Environmental Factors
Statistics do weigh out indicating, that in general, more people who abuse children as adults were abused themselves as children.
Sex deprive persons
Religion
3
Developmental Issues
Developmental issues occurred in the lives of pedophiles more often than the general population. Sixty-one percent of pedophiles repeated a grade or were enrolled in special education classes (Hall & Hall, 2007).
Early childhood stress, which has caused their development to be “fixated” or “regressed” .
Pedophiles are very self-centered, treats children like objects for his pleasure and does not really suffer personally with emotional distress (as is the case with many mental illnesses.)
Pedophiles, on the whole, seem to really believe that their behaviour is normal, yet they must hide it because conventional society does not accept it. Pedophiles are convinced that they are doing a good thing when they molest children and that the children actually enjoy the relationship.
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3) How do you prevent your child from pedophilia
A
Teach about body parts
Teach the names of the parts of the body and try to indicate to the child which parts are public and which parts are intimate, which should be preserved. Those responsible can do this at the time of bathing, playing games, changing clothes, singing, and so on.
B
Start early
You can begin teaching this care early on using simple language that the child understands. The child is constantly interacting with his own body from the moment he is born, and this orientation that parents and guardians give is part of an education that goes beyond the prevention of pedophilia.
C
Orientation and monitor internet usage
As children get older, it is possible to have more complex and even more direct conversations. It is necessary to guide children and adolescents on what to post on social networks, chats, and also monitor the sites.
While it is possible to install programs and other tools that block access to certain sites, it is critical that those responsible do not leave children completely alone for a long time in front of the computer.
D
Be careful what you put on social network, Tv, etc
In addition to being content that can be misused by abusers, photos and videos of ordinary children in the social networks of parents can generate other problems.
E
Create a home security environment
The child needs to feel completely safe inside the home to communicate something that is wrong, whether it is a case of bullying or a sexual assault. Listen to the child, pay attention, stimulate the conversation, keep the communication channel always open so that she can trust you.
F
Help your child identify trusted people
Talk to the child and create with her a list of people she can trust and also the limits.
G
Covers school participation
School is a fundamental partner in this education and therefore it should include this orientation in its classes. Just like at home, the school should offer an environment of love, care, attention, and respect.
H
Empower the child
Often predators choose children and teens that they can handle. In addition to all the above steps, you need to assure the child that she will receive help if she asks, that she can say “no” to something that makes them uncomfortable.
I
Report
Any type of conduct or inappropriate content should be reported to punish offenders and prevent others from being victims.
J
Identifying signs of abuse
If the child is suffering from some kind of aggression, it is necessary to look for behavioral changes, such as:
Aggressiveness.Insulation tendency.Depressive mood. Avoidance of a particular person or environment.

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In all cultures, children are important to family life. All stakeholders: citizens, parents, journalists, lawyers, teachers, caregivers etc must work together to eliminate this ugly social vice from our society.
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Pedophilia is bad, evil and inhuman; STOP IT NOW !!!
By team Quick Nigeria