Pedophobia

The dictionary says that Pedophobia refers to an abnormal and persistent fear of children, however in the context of Pedophilia, "Pedophobia" is taken to mean "abnormal irrational fear of all things related to pedophilia", and is clearly seen in society at large today.

The infamous stereotype of a pedophile, with his trenchcoat, sweets in pockets, lurking around bushes in parks or in a car waiting to lure some child off to kidnap, rape and then murder only goes to show that common sense gets thrown out of the window whenever you hear the word "Pedophile".

Brass Eye 2001:Pedophilia Special was a spoof-documentary that aired in the UK on Channel 4 (and is now available on DVD) that exposed the Pedophobic undercurrents of society and media today. In fact, the program had to be defended itself from the pedophobic attacks that ensued - only proving even more the point it was created to make.

Ironically, some childlovers have argued that those who are the most fervent believers in the anti-pedophile crusade actually are pedophobic in a literal sense - they literally hate children. These statements have met with heavy opposition, from both sides.