bobandcarole
2006-04-26 07:38:03 UTC
Please go here and sign the petition to pass the "No Second Chance
Bill"
Pedophilia is running rampant, not only in the US but all over the
world. Children are being sexually exploited by a pedophile at the rate
of 1 out of 6 boys before the age of 16 and 1 out of 3 girls before the
age of 18 (1 out of 4 before the age of 14). These statistics are based
on reported cases of sexual abuse. I shudder to think of how many cases
have gone unreported.
Unfortunately, the Internet has provided the pedophile with a wonderful
tool for locating unsuspecting children for his/her sexual pleasure.
The Internet has also provided an avenue for the pedophile to band
together with their peers. They've found the Internet to be the perfect
place to offer each other support, news, "love" stories and even the
means to exchange child pornography.
Well, guess what? That very same tool is available to you and to me.
If, on your journeys through cyberspace, you run across a site that
appears to be exploiting children, by all means, report it. Pay
attention when your children are online. Monitor what they are doing
and who they are talking to. Don't allow the Internet to become an
electronic baby-sitter.
We, as citizens concerned for the safety of children everywhere, must
do something to stop this horrific crime NOW! Don't allow another
innocent child to become the victim of these predators. They are
stalking, seducing and convincing our children that what they do is
right. They say they do it in the name of "Love". (These law breakers
claim to be sexually stimulated by children ranging in ages from birth
to 18 years.)
A pedophile doesn't have a certain "look" that distinguishes them as
such. They could be married with children of their own. They could be
the next door neighbor, the baby-sitter or a relative. Pedophiles tend
to choose occupations that put them in close contact with children such
as teaching, counseling, daycare, scouting, coaching, etc. (I'm
certainly not saying that all people in these professions are
pedophiles because the overwhelming majority are not.) What I am saying
is be aware of whom your children are spending their time with. Don't
be afraid to ask questions. Trust your instincts. Listen to your child
and really hear what he/she is saying. Be concerned if your child shows
fear or mistrust of an adult. Children are basically honest and open
about their feelings so trust their instincts, too. Below, I've listed
a number of organizations you can contact if you suspect someone of
being a pedophile or you've come across a site that appears to be owned
by a pedophile. Don't hesitate to contact them to report your findings.
Wouldn't you rather be safe that sorry?
Bill"
Pedophilia is running rampant, not only in the US but all over the
world. Children are being sexually exploited by a pedophile at the rate
of 1 out of 6 boys before the age of 16 and 1 out of 3 girls before the
age of 18 (1 out of 4 before the age of 14). These statistics are based
on reported cases of sexual abuse. I shudder to think of how many cases
have gone unreported.
Unfortunately, the Internet has provided the pedophile with a wonderful
tool for locating unsuspecting children for his/her sexual pleasure.
The Internet has also provided an avenue for the pedophile to band
together with their peers. They've found the Internet to be the perfect
place to offer each other support, news, "love" stories and even the
means to exchange child pornography.
Well, guess what? That very same tool is available to you and to me.
If, on your journeys through cyberspace, you run across a site that
appears to be exploiting children, by all means, report it. Pay
attention when your children are online. Monitor what they are doing
and who they are talking to. Don't allow the Internet to become an
electronic baby-sitter.
We, as citizens concerned for the safety of children everywhere, must
do something to stop this horrific crime NOW! Don't allow another
innocent child to become the victim of these predators. They are
stalking, seducing and convincing our children that what they do is
right. They say they do it in the name of "Love". (These law breakers
claim to be sexually stimulated by children ranging in ages from birth
to 18 years.)
A pedophile doesn't have a certain "look" that distinguishes them as
such. They could be married with children of their own. They could be
the next door neighbor, the baby-sitter or a relative. Pedophiles tend
to choose occupations that put them in close contact with children such
as teaching, counseling, daycare, scouting, coaching, etc. (I'm
certainly not saying that all people in these professions are
pedophiles because the overwhelming majority are not.) What I am saying
is be aware of whom your children are spending their time with. Don't
be afraid to ask questions. Trust your instincts. Listen to your child
and really hear what he/she is saying. Be concerned if your child shows
fear or mistrust of an adult. Children are basically honest and open
about their feelings so trust their instincts, too. Below, I've listed
a number of organizations you can contact if you suspect someone of
being a pedophile or you've come across a site that appears to be owned
by a pedophile. Don't hesitate to contact them to report your findings.
Wouldn't you rather be safe that sorry?