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Care and Child Raising Advice. Sara
not only has children and grand
children, but also has a degree in
Psychology, a masters degree in
Family Counseling and was a family
specialist in Lousville, Ky for more
than 10 years.
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Care and Child Raising Advice. Sara
not only has children and grand
children, but also has a degree in
Psychology, a masters degree in
Family Counseling and was a family
specialist in Lousville, Ky for more
than 10 years.
Dear Sara answers parenting and child raising
questions from readers, new columns are
posted on Mondays and Thursdays, this column
was published October 11, 2010
Dear Sara,
My father sexually abused me when
I was between 8 and 12 years old.
He told me he loved me and gave me
lots of presents and made me
promise not to tell. I loved my Dad
but I knew it was wrong and felt
angry and ashamed at the same
time. Eventually I forgave him so I
could get on with my life.
I have 2 girls now, ages 6 and 8 and
I am really concerned that my Dad
could molest them. I watch them
constantly when they are around
him. What’s the best way to protect
them?
Jessica
Dear Jessica,
You are right to be watchful. Men
who sexually abuse children often
have more than one victim. You are
off to a good start in that you are
being vigilant when your father is
around. You could also warn your
girls that it’s not O.K. for anyone to
touch them in their private places and
that they should tell you right away if
someone touches them in any way
that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Your next step would be to have a
private talk with your father. Let him
know that his acts against you were
criminal offenses and if he touches
either of your daughters (or any other
child that you know of)
inappropriately that you will have him
prosecuted for his sexual abuse of
you. At this point in time, he may be
justifying his abuse of you in his own
mind in some way.
People are reluctant to prosecute
their family members because they
don’t want to cause trouble or are
ashamed. Even if you have forgiven
your father, his actions will still affect
you for the rest of your life. You didn’t
do anything wrong. You were a
trusting child and he was a bad
father. Do whatever you feel
necessary to protect your girls.
Sara
questions from readers, new columns are
posted on Mondays and Thursdays, this column
was published October 11, 2010
Dear Sara,
My father sexually abused me when
I was between 8 and 12 years old.
He told me he loved me and gave me
lots of presents and made me
promise not to tell. I loved my Dad
but I knew it was wrong and felt
angry and ashamed at the same
time. Eventually I forgave him so I
could get on with my life.
I have 2 girls now, ages 6 and 8 and
I am really concerned that my Dad
could molest them. I watch them
constantly when they are around
him. What’s the best way to protect
them?
Jessica
Dear Jessica,
You are right to be watchful. Men
who sexually abuse children often
have more than one victim. You are
off to a good start in that you are
being vigilant when your father is
around. You could also warn your
girls that it’s not O.K. for anyone to
touch them in their private places and
that they should tell you right away if
someone touches them in any way
that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Your next step would be to have a
private talk with your father. Let him
know that his acts against you were
criminal offenses and if he touches
either of your daughters (or any other
child that you know of)
inappropriately that you will have him
prosecuted for his sexual abuse of
you. At this point in time, he may be
justifying his abuse of you in his own
mind in some way.
People are reluctant to prosecute
their family members because they
don’t want to cause trouble or are
ashamed. Even if you have forgiven
your father, his actions will still affect
you for the rest of your life. You didn’t
do anything wrong. You were a
trusting child and he was a bad
father. Do whatever you feel
necessary to protect your girls.
Sara