Pedophiles are masters of manipulation, experts say.
That way, if the children do tell, they're less likely to be believed. A pedophile sometimes begins his campaign by flattering the child, maybe giving the boy a hug, Saunders said. If the child doesn't back off, the pedophile might get in a wrestling match and touch the child's genitals. These actions may seem harmless to the child and his parents, but the pedophile is slowly raising the stakes. Next, a pedophile might give the child some money for a hamburger and ask him not to tell his parents.