Any doubt about the integrity of the child will shake the very foundation of your child s sense of right and wrong. Even if it is found that a child had given consent to the offender, parents have to empathize with a minor child. Parents have to extend full-fledged and unconditional support to the child after the unfortunate incident. Assure and reassure the child that you will keep the offender and his likes away in the future. Never let the child develop a deep sense of mistrust.
Children tend to get affected by the vibes.
Always look in control, even if you are shaken from within. A child, especially a sexually abused one, draws one s energies from supporting parents. There is no point in adding to the child s feeling of guilt. For example, if your son feels depressed to join his old circle of friends, let him take his time. Tell him that he is as precious to you as he was before he was abused.