Myth Non-violent sexual behavior between a child and an adult is not emotionally damaging to the child

Fact

Although child sexual abuse often involves subtle rather than extreme force, all survivors experience confusion, shame, guilt, anger, as well as a lowered sense of self-esteem; these are classic aftereffects, although they may not initially reveal obvious signs.

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Child sexual abuse/incest

Common myths about child sexual abuse and incest

By Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD