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These days there is an uproar everywhere about the Epstein files. Many such claims are being made regarding these files, which are giving people sleepless nights. Some photos and videos from these files are going viral, in which small children are also seen. Looking at the photos it is clear that children have been abused. Child abuse is also a crime. In such a situation, parents should pay special attention to their children.

In fact, many times children themselves do not understand that something wrong is happening to them, and due to fear, shame or threat, they are not able to say anything, but they give a signal even without saying anything.

What is child abuse?

Child abuse is any physical, mental or sexual behavior done to a child, which is illegal. This includes touching the child inappropriately, doing obscene acts in front of him, showing him obscene pictures or videos, making the child take off his clothes, or involving him in any kind of sexual activity. Not only this, seducing children through the internet, asking them for obscene pictures or getting them to do wrong things on video calls also comes under the category of child abuse.

Why don’t children often tell?

• In most cases, children remain silent because they feel that it is their fault.
• Often they are intimidated or threatened.
• They are asked to keep ‘secrets’.
• Not only this, in many cases they are emotionally attached to the criminal.
• They feel that no one will believe what they say.

How to recognize if your child is a victim of child abuse

If the child suddenly becomes irritable, angry or very quiet, then this could be a sign.

• Getting scared or scared again and again.
• Having nightmares at night.
• Bedwetting
• Keeping distance from people or becoming very clingy.
• To be afraid of or avoid a particular person.
• If the child hesitates to go alone with a particular person, avoids meeting him or gets scared by his name, then do not take it lightly. This could be a big sign.
• Additionally, age-appropriate sexual behavior or use of language.
• If small children start talking about sex- topics, use obscene words or imitate sexual acts, then it is not normal. This could be a sign that they have seen or experienced something wrong.

identify by physical sign

• pain or swelling around the genitals or anus
• discomfort while walking or sitting
• frequent infections or injuries
• Unwanted pregnancy in teenage girls
• Children do not tell directly, but may talk vaguely about a ‘secret’, a ‘strange game’, or ‘some uncle/aunty’. Take these signs seriously.

What should parents do?

• In such situations, one should talk openly to the child. Don’t scold them.
• Parents should assure their children that they are safe.
• Listen carefully to your child. Do not interrupt them while they are speaking.
• If necessary, contact a doctor, counselor or police.