Child molesters come from all socioeconomic classes.
Many are respected citizens in their community. Most experts agree that boys and girls have an equal chance of being sexually abused, although some children are more likely to become victims than others. A child who is easily controlled by adults is an easy target. Most molesters are known and trusted by their victims and use threats or rewards,not violence, to manipulate children into cooperating. There is no simple reason to explain why some adults sexually abuse children.