It is unlikely that a child is lying about being molested. But with all the publicity about sexual abuse, there have been some cases when children claimed to have been molested to get back at a baby-sitter or another adult. If you have doubts, question your child further, letting your child tell the story in his or her own words. Often, the acts molesters perform with children are beyond the child's previous experience and your child would have no way of inventing such a story. Do not discredit your child just because you can't believe that such a nice or respectable person could be a child molester.
Many molesters are highly respected members of the community.
Sometimes molesters lure older children and teenagers by seeming to fulfill their fantasies of glamour and fame. They hold out the promise of modeling jobs, movie roles or beauty contests. They may ask the children to pose for photographs, beginning innocently , but moving into pornography or seduction. What you can do Be aware of your children's activities. If your child has a special talent or interest in performing or modeling, don't let him or her to take part in any lessons, sessions or shows without your approval.