Myths about Child Abuse Children are usually molested by strangers.
Sexual abuse is a rare occurrence.
1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused before they turn 18. Sexual abuse only happens in lower class or rural families. Sexual abuse happens across all socio-economic communities, and it happens in both city and rural environments. There is a universal, cross-cultural taboo against sexual abuse which prevents it's occurrence. The fact is it does happen.