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	__NOTOC__Usage of the term '''child molestation''' varies among the general population, but in most instances the term '''child molester''' is applied to any person who has been ''accused'' or ''convicted'' of child molestation. Some applicable laws specifically use the term child molestation, while other laws use various terms such as lewd and lascivious acts or sexual conduct with a [[minor]]. [[Moral panic]]s about child molestation have been seen as early as the postwar era.		__NOTOC__Usage of the term '''child molestation''' varies among the general population, but in most instances the term '''child molester''' is applied to any person who has been ''accused'' or ''convicted'' of child molestation. Some applicable laws specifically use the term child molestation, while other laws use various terms such as lewd and lascivious acts or sexual conduct with a [[minor]]. [[Moral panic]]s about child molestation have been seen as early as the postwar era, when the term itself became more popular.

	==Among [[minor-attracted person\|minor-attracted people]]==		==Among [[minor-attracted person\|minor-attracted people]]==

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	===Incidence in pedophile and non-pedophile populations===		===Incidence in pedophile and non-pedophile populations===

	In the United States, the incidence of child molestation crimes has been estimated at a rate of 6.25 crimes per 1000 individuals per year for the population of pedophile males (or minor-attracted males; sources are not clear on this), and 1.5 crimes per 1000 individuals per year for the population of heterosexual males. ~~This~~ is approximately equal to the divergence in rape statistics between African-American and Caucasian males.<ref>http://www.boychat.org/messages/1004474.htm</ref>		In the United States, the incidence of child molestation crimes has been estimated at a rate of 6.25 crimes per 1000 individuals per year for the population of pedophile males (or minor-attracted males; sources are not clear on this), and 1.5 crimes per 1000 individuals per year for the population of heterosexual males. For those who believe such a difference merits pre-emptive action, it should be noted that this is approximately equal to the divergence in rape statistics between African-American and Caucasian males.<ref>[http://www.boychat.org/messages/1004474.htm BoyChat - Statistics on risk divergence for minor-attracted males and those not so inclined]</ref>

	==See also==		==See also==

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	==Distinctions, terminology and arguments==		==Distinctions, terminology and arguments==

	The distinguishing factor between a child lover and a child molester is that of thought, action, and—where action is ~~concerned—consent~~. Whereas a child molester is someone who has committed an act of molestation, a child lover is simply somebody who is attracted—often sexually—to children, which is not an action. In this sense, someone may have illegal sex with a minor, but not express a preferential attraction to minors. If such an individual chooses sexually mature "children" as partners, it is far more likely that they have an [[ephebophilia\|ephebophilic]] attraction rather than ([[pedophilia]]).		The distinguishing factor between a child lover and a child molester is that of thought, action, and—where action is concerned—[[consent]]. Whereas a child molester is someone who has committed an act of molestation, a child lover is simply somebody who is attracted—often sexually—to children, which is not an action. In this sense, someone may have illegal sex with a minor, but not express a preferential attraction to minors. If such an individual chooses sexually mature "children" as partners, it is far more likely that they have an [[ephebophilia\|ephebophilic]] attraction rather than ([[pedophilia]]).

	It is commonly argued that if a person is aged below the ~~age~~ of ~~consent~~, he or she is not able to give [[~~informed~~ consent]] to engage in sexual activities. People who hold this view thus argue that any sexual intimacy with such a person is an act of child molestation. A small, but growing number of opponents argue that (sometimes depending on age and psychological maturity), a youth can give consent and sometimes even actively seek a sexual relationship with an [[adult friend]]. Such a relationship, they argue, is not child molestation. Note that some may hold this view and still be opposed to sexual relationships with youths because of society's harmful reaction towards the minors or the legal implications for themselves.		It is commonly argued that if a person is aged below the [[Age of Consent]], he or she is not able to give informed [[consent]] to engage in sexual activities. People who hold this view thus argue that any sexual intimacy with such a person is an act of child molestation. A small, but growing number of opponents argue that (sometimes depending on age and psychological maturity), a youth can give consent and sometimes even actively seek a sexual relationship with an [[adult friend]]. Such a relationship, they argue, is not child molestation. Note that some may hold this view and still be opposed to sexual relationships with youths because of society's harmful reaction towards the minors or the legal implications for themselves.

	==Law==		==Law==

	:''See also, [[Age of ~~consent~~]], [[Statutory rape]].''		:''See also, [[Age of Consent]], [[Statutory rape]].''

	Some jurisdictions prohibit contact with certain areas of a child's body (such as the genitals), but make exceptions for situations such as medical examinations or bathing. Other jurisdictions have chosen to focus on motivations rather than specific actions. Those areas tend to have laws that prohibit any contact with a child when it is believed that the contact is for the purpose of sexual gratification.		Some jurisdictions prohibit contact with certain areas of a child's body (such as the genitals), but make exceptions for situations such as medical examinations or bathing. Other jurisdictions have chosen to focus on motivations rather than specific actions. Those areas tend to have laws that prohibit any contact with a child when it is believed that the contact is for the purpose of sexual gratification.

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	__NOTOC__Usage of the term '''child molestation''' varies among the general population, but in most instances the term '''child molester''' is applied to any person who has been ''accused'' or ''convicted'' of child molestation. Some applicable laws specifically use the term child molestation, while other laws use various terms such as lewd and lascivious acts or sexual conduct with a [[minor]].		__NOTOC__Usage of the term '''child molestation''' varies among the general population, but in most instances the term '''child molester''' is applied to any person who has been ''accused'' or ''convicted'' of child molestation. Some applicable laws specifically use the term child molestation, while other laws use various terms such as lewd and lascivious acts or sexual conduct with a [[minor]]. [[Moral panic]]s about child molestation have been seen as early as the postwar era.

	==Among [[minor-attracted person\|minor-attracted people]]==		==Among [[minor-attracted person\|minor-attracted people]]==

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	*[[Child Sexual Abuse]]		*[[Child Sexual Abuse]]

			==References==

	[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: Popular]][[Category:Terminology: Academic]]		[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: Popular]][[Category:Terminology: Academic]]

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	==Among [[minor-attracted person\|minor-attracted people]]==		==Among [[minor-attracted person\|minor-attracted people]]==

	"Child molester" is sometimes used by [[boylover\|boylovers]] and [[girllover\|girllovers]] as a pejorative term for an adult who [[rape\|rapes]] or otherwise coerces a child into unwanted sexual activity. Minor-attracted people have the added burden, however, of having to work against a common assumption that ~~(in particular) [[childlove]], sexually expressed or not,~~ is ~~in and~~ of ~~itself~~ child molestation.		"Child molester" is sometimes used by [[boylover\|boylovers]] and [[girllover\|girllovers]] as a pejorative term for an adult who [[rape\|rapes]] or otherwise coerces a child into unwanted sexual activity. [[Minor attracted people]] have the added burden, however, of having to work against a common assumption that their identity is indicative of "child molestation".

	==Distinctions, terminology and arguments==		==Distinctions, terminology and arguments==

	The distinguishing factor between a ~~childlover~~ and a child molester is that of thought, action, and—where action is concerned—consent. Whereas a child molester is someone who has committed an act of molestation, a ~~childlover~~ is simply somebody who is attracted—often sexually—to children, which is not an action. In this sense, someone may have illegal sex with a minor, but not express a preferential attraction to minors. If such an individual chooses sexually mature "children" as partners, it is far more likely that they have an [[ephebophilia\|ephebophilic]] attraction rather than ~~childlove~~ ([[pedophilia]]).		The distinguishing factor between a child lover and a child molester is that of thought, action, and—where action is concerned—consent. Whereas a child molester is someone who has committed an act of molestation, a child lover is simply somebody who is attracted—often sexually—to children, which is not an action. In this sense, someone may have illegal sex with a minor, but not express a preferential attraction to minors. If such an individual chooses sexually mature "children" as partners, it is far more likely that they have an [[ephebophilia\|ephebophilic]] attraction rather than ([[pedophilia]]).

	It is commonly argued that if a person is aged below the age of consent, he or she is not able to give [[informed consent]] to engage in sexual activities. People who hold this view thus argue that any sexual intimacy with such a person is an act of child molestation. A small, but growing number of opponents argue that (sometimes depending on age and psychological maturity), a youth can give consent and sometimes even actively seek a sexual relationship with an [[adult friend]]. Such a relationship, they argue, is not child molestation. Note that some may hold this view and still be opposed to sexual relationships with youths because of society's harmful reaction towards the minors or the legal implications for themselves.		It is commonly argued that if a person is aged below the age of consent, he or she is not able to give [[informed consent]] to engage in sexual activities. People who hold this view thus argue that any sexual intimacy with such a person is an act of child molestation. A small, but growing number of opponents argue that (sometimes depending on age and psychological maturity), a youth can give consent and sometimes even actively seek a sexual relationship with an [[adult friend]]. Such a relationship, they argue, is not child molestation. Note that some may hold this view and still be opposed to sexual relationships with youths because of society's harmful reaction towards the minors or the legal implications for themselves.
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	===Incidence in pedophile and non-pedophile populations===		===Incidence in pedophile and non-pedophile populations===

	In the United States, the incidence of child molestation crimes has been estimated at a rate of 6.25 crimes per 1000 individuals per year for the population of pedophile males (or minor-attracted males; sources are not clear on this), and 1.5 crimes per 1000 individuals per year for the population of heterosexual males. This is approximately equal to the divergence in rape statistics between African-American and Caucasian males.[http://www.boychat.org/messages/1004474.htm]		In the United States, the incidence of child molestation crimes has been estimated at a rate of 6.25 crimes per 1000 individuals per year for the population of pedophile males (or minor-attracted males; sources are not clear on this), and 1.5 crimes per 1000 individuals per year for the population of heterosexual males. This is approximately equal to the divergence in rape statistics between African-American and Caucasian males.<ref>http://www.boychat.org/messages/1004474.htm</ref>

	==See also==		==See also==

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	*[[Child Sexual Abuse]]		*[[Child Sexual Abuse]]

	[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: Popular]][[Category:Terminology: Academic~~]][[Category:Terminology: Childlove~~]]		[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: Popular]][[Category:Terminology: Academic]]

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	==Law==		==Law==

			:''See also, [[Age of consent]], [[Statutory rape]].''

	Some jurisdictions prohibit contact with certain areas of a child's body (such as the genitals), but make exceptions for situations such as medical examinations or bathing. Other jurisdictions have chosen to focus on motivations rather than specific actions. Those areas tend to have laws that prohibit any contact with a child when it is believed that the contact is for the purpose of sexual gratification.		Some jurisdictions prohibit contact with certain areas of a child's body (such as the genitals), but make exceptions for situations such as medical examinations or bathing. Other jurisdictions have chosen to focus on motivations rather than specific actions. Those areas tend to have laws that prohibit any contact with a child when it is believed that the contact is for the purpose of sexual gratification.

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	'''~~Child~~ molestation''' is ~~used to refer~~ to any ~~action that violates a legal prohibition against sexual contact with children~~. Some applicable laws specifically use the term child molestation, while other laws use various terms such as lewd and lascivious acts or sexual conduct with a [[minor]].		__NOTOC__Usage of the term '''child molestation''' varies among the general population, but in most instances the term '''child molester''' is applied to any person who has been ''accused'' or ''convicted'' of child molestation. Some applicable laws specifically use the term child molestation, while other laws use various terms such as lewd and lascivious acts or sexual conduct with a [[minor]].

			==Among [[minor-attracted person\|minor-attracted people]]==

			"Child molester" is sometimes used by [[boylover\|boylovers]] and [[girllover\|girllovers]] as a pejorative term for an adult who [[rape\|rapes]] or otherwise coerces a child into unwanted sexual activity. Minor-attracted people have the added burden, however, of having to work against a common assumption that (in particular) [[childlove]], sexually expressed or not, is in and of itself child molestation.

			==Distinctions, terminology and arguments==

			The distinguishing factor between a childlover and a child molester is that of thought, action, and—where action is concerned—consent. Whereas a child molester is someone who has committed an act of molestation, a childlover is simply somebody who is attracted—often sexually—to children, which is not an action. In this sense, someone may have illegal sex with a minor, but not express a preferential attraction to minors. If such an individual chooses sexually mature "children" as partners, it is far more likely that they have an [[ephebophilia\|ephebophilic]] attraction rather than childlove ([[pedophilia]]).

			It is commonly argued that if a person is aged below the age of consent, he or she is not able to give [[informed consent]] to engage in sexual activities. People who hold this view thus argue that any sexual intimacy with such a person is an act of child molestation. A small, but growing number of opponents argue that (sometimes depending on age and psychological maturity), a youth can give consent and sometimes even actively seek a sexual relationship with an [[adult friend]]. Such a relationship, they argue, is not child molestation. Note that some may hold this view and still be opposed to sexual relationships with youths because of society's harmful reaction towards the minors or the legal implications for themselves.

			==Law==

	Some jurisdictions prohibit contact with certain areas of a child's body (such as the genitals), but make exceptions for situations such as medical examinations or bathing. Other jurisdictions have chosen to focus on motivations rather than specific actions. Those areas tend to have laws that prohibit any contact with a child when it is believed that the contact is for the purpose of sexual gratification.		Some jurisdictions prohibit contact with certain areas of a child's body (such as the genitals), but make exceptions for situations such as medical examinations or bathing. Other jurisdictions have chosen to focus on motivations rather than specific actions. Those areas tend to have laws that prohibit any contact with a child when it is believed that the contact is for the purpose of sexual gratification.
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	Laws of the latter category are often considered to be more onerous, since they require a judge or a jury to make a determination about the defendant's motives, rather than simply to decide whether or not the defendant touched a particular part of the child's body.		Laws of the latter category are often considered to be more onerous, since they require a judge or a jury to make a determination about the defendant's motives, rather than simply to decide whether or not the defendant touched a particular part of the child's body.

	A man in California was imprisoned under the state's motivation-based child molestation law for sucking on a boy's toes. While his conduct was clearly very sexualized and arguably inappropriate, the decision nonetheless raised concern among many boylovers, since the man's actions did not involve any contact with the traditional "private parts." More alarming still was the testimony of one expert witness in the trial, who suggested that a person could be subconsciously sexually aroused while touching a child, thereby committing a crime without even being aware of it.		A man in California was imprisoned under the state's motivation-based child molestation law for sucking on a boy's toes. More alarming still was the testimony of one expert witness in the trial, who suggested that a person could be subconsciously sexually aroused while touching a child, thereby committing a crime without even being aware of it.

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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Child molester]]

	[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: Popular]][[Category:Terminology: Academic]]		*[[Child Sexual Abuse]]

			[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: Popular]][[Category:Terminology: Academic]][[Category:Terminology: Childlove]]

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	~~==Child Molestation==~~

	'''Child molestation''' is used to refer to any action that violates a legal prohibition against sexual contact with children. Some applicable laws specifically use the term child molestation, while other laws use various terms such as lewd and lascivious acts or sexual conduct with a [[minor]].		'''Child molestation''' is used to refer to any action that violates a legal prohibition against sexual contact with children. Some applicable laws specifically use the term child molestation, while other laws use various terms such as lewd and lascivious acts or sexual conduct with a [[minor]].