pedophilia

I would have to ask you to respond to my initial questions re the harm physically, emotionally & mentally to a kid. It seems that your entire argument is based on your opening statement. You second round comments only restate your opening round. You seem not to be considering kids. Does this not promote a selfish one sided relationship, which is the antithesis of the definition of a relationship between two people? You state that age does not exist, & is not an excuse to promote pedophilia. Do you have any reliable scholarly data that would back this up regarding the potential harm to a 6 year old ..... since you state that there should be no age discrimiation re having sex. There are several studies on the psychological effects of adult-child sex on children. One of the largest studies, funded by the US National Institute of Drug Abuse, found that in a sample of 1,400 adult women, childhood sexual abuse was significantly correlated with increased likelihood of drug dependence, alcohol dependence, major depression, and general anxiety disorder (Zickler 2002). Other studies identify a strong correlation between sexual abuse and various psychological disorders such as dissociative identity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, and various eating disorders. Meta-analyses estimate that between 51% and 79% of sexually abused children display symptoms of psychological disorders (see Hornor 2010). Presumably, psychological disorders, or symptoms thereof, constitute harm, and arguably, the threshold for being harmed is even lower than the threshold for having identifiable psychological disorders or symptoms of such disorders. As such, the evidence for the harmful psychological effects of adult-child sex seems solid. https://www.google.com... Since pedophilia is recognized as a mental disorder, I have to wonder you would promote it as your statement of, "What is abnormal is when people discriminate against people while hiding behind the term "age" and then attack people who do and think differently than them. This is madness." If you consider the illegality of pedophilia a form of madness, yet pedophilia is considered by the ARA as a mental disorder, (see below) I must ask you how you would characterize it as "normal?" Many times the person with the disorder does not recognize their own problem. I have to wonder if you have been told you may have this condition since you seem to be promoting it. "The American Psychiatric Association (APA) recognizes a mental disorder characterized by sexual attraction to children, which it terms "pedophilic disorder." Pedophilic disorder is part of a subset of mental disorders known as "paraphilic disorders," named so because each involves an unusual sexual interest called a "paraphilia." https://www.google.com... Below are from "HARMING THE LITTLE ONES: THE EFFECTS OF PEDOPHILIA ON CHILDREN" Timothy J. Dailey, Ph.D. Effects of Child Sexual Abuse on Children. Contrary to the opinions of those who would minimize the negative consequences of adult-child sex, the effects are immediate and often severe. In a clinical study, Robert L. Johnson, M.D., found that "70% of those who had been molested (by a male or female) felt devastated immediately after the molestation incident had occurred." Low self-esteem and depression are the most important long-term effects experienced by sexually abused boys, along with a tendency to feel helpless and vulnerable. Some of these boys are almost compulsively drawn into situations where they are repeatedly victimized. Adult types of sexual dysfunction appear to be as common among former sexual abuse victims as they are in adult rape victims. Finally, and not surprisingly, many of these children become suicidal. They are more likely than other maltreated children to receive the psychiatric diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.28 Because of the nature of the abuse, they have difficulty forming trusting relationships " especially with those they view as parental figures. Emotional distress: Depression is the most commonly reported symptom among adult survivors of sexual abuse. Sexual abuse victims may have as much as a fourfold greater lifetime risk for major depression than do individuals with no such abuse history (Stein, et al., 1988). The pervasiveness of depression among some survivors is thought to be the cumulative effects of chronic betrayal, disempowerment, feelings of guilt and helplessness, and low self-esteem (Finkelhor & Browne, 1985; Peters, 1988).32 Anxiety: Various types of phobias are also a well-documented effect of sexual abuse, "with sexual abuse survivors having up to five times a greater likelihood of being diagnosed with at least one anxiety disorder than their nonabused peers (Saunders, Villeponteaux, et al., 1992; Stein et al., 1988)."33 Rage: Adult survivors of child sexual abuse often report chronic irritability, unexpected and overwhelming episodes of anger, and fear that their anger might turn violent. The anger is sometimes turned outward in verbal or physical abuse of others, or internalized as self-hatred and depression. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): The psychiatric diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder covers individuals experiencing extreme emotional reactions to traumatic events. Child sexual abuse has been shown to result in PTSD in as many as 36% of adult survivors (Donaldson & Gardner, 1985; Saunders, Villeponteaux, et al., 1992). When the abuse included penetration, the risk for developing PTSD appears especially high, with as many as 66% of such victims developing the disorder at some point in their lives (Saunders, Villeponteaux, et al., 1992).34 Substance abuse: Abused children who try to numb their emotional pain with drugs often carry their dependency into adulthood. "Current clinical experience shows as many as 80 percent of hospitalized substance-abuse patients have a history of childhood sexual abuse."35 Promiscuity: Child sexual abuse produces a range of behavioral problems, including compulsive sexual behaviors. One such consequence is adult sexual promiscuity. Anxiety which arises over childhood abuse may be dealt with by compulsive or addictive behaviors. Repressed or forgotten abuse may manifest itself in adult life symptomatically by out-of-control behaviors which are abusive of self and others.36 Suicide: Victims of child sexual abuse are at greater risk for suicide. https://www.google.com... I'll end this round with a question to you. Is the definite detrimental outcome to kids worth sexual gratification of adults?