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Pedophile FAQ


Welcome to the Pedophile FAQ! Pedophiles are deceptive, confusing, and often hard to detect. So naturally they raise questions in all our minds.

The most common questions we receive from our readers are about pedophiles...

...How does a pedophile build trust in his victims? What about women pedophiles? How are male pedophiles different than female pedophiles? What do I do if I suspect someone? What do I do if my child has been a victim?...

That is the reason we built this page. It gives our readers an opportunity to ask - and for others who have the same question, to get answers.

Here you can get answers to the most common questions people have about pedophiles.

If you don't find the question you're looking for, feel free to add your own.

Please note: For the most part, we don't have enough information to make judgement calls such as "Do you think he is a pedophile?" Your best bet is to learn the general characteristics of a pedophile and follow your instincts. It is not illegal to be a pedophile - only to act on those feelings. So if you suspect one, please educate the children who come in contact with the suspected person. If the child reports abuse, please contact your local police or use the Cyber Tipline to report the predator.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you think my instincts could be right about my neighbor? 
I met a 54 yr. old man recently who took his grandson to the playground across the street from my house. My children played very nicely with the 4 1/2 …

Do I have to tell? 
Hi, my name is Astrid and I was abused as a child. I don't remember how old I was, but I know that it ceased when I was about 7-8 years old. I remember …

If a parent is a pedophile, will others look down on their kids? 
If a pedophile has kids, will they be looked down upon? Will a pedophile’s children be judged? Answer: Yes and no. People can be thoughtless. Children …

parents as perpetrators 
I query how you describe a 'parent' that is molesting their child? 'He' (mostly men) may have always been a pedophile.. i.e. 'desired it' but not 'done …

Is it "normal"? 
Is it "normal" for a 50 yr old man to make a special trip to drop off a birthday card to an 11 yr girl who is the sister of his guitar student? This …

Registering a Child Molester 
What year did Child Molesters registering law take affect? Does it mean that all convicted child molesters should register by LAW, prior to this particular …

How can we stop intimidation and live our lives as innocent victims caught up in an allegation? 
How can we rebuild our lives when this is over and how can we be safe from these people? We have been living in fear from a family who has made an allegation. …

Can They Start at Any Age (ex: 64 yrs) Without Ever Doing It Before? 
I know a man that has been accused at the age of 64 even though he's never done anything wrong in his life. Is this usual? Answer: In answer to …

Grandson Having Nightmares 
I'm wondering if it is possible for my 10 month old grandson to have nightmares IF he is being touched inappropriately? Answer: Anything is possible. …

My son-in-law has a very influential and wealthy father who I believe, along with my son-in-law, are child molestors, with my son-in-law fitting more the category of pedophile. 
My daughter happened upon pictures of young girls that he had printed from an incest website, with the girls looking around 12-14. He stated at that time …

Can I get a pedophile off my street? 
My son age 7 was sexually abused by my next door neighbor's son. We've had forensics back and they are positive. We're waiting for the cops, but at …

My neighbor is a child molester. What can I do?? 
My husband has a friend who lives down the street and they hang a lot. He always kind of creeped me out but I just let it go. Well I found out he is …

could this just be paranoia? 
I gave my 19 month old a bath today and as I was getting the towel, I heard her say "I touch you". As I looked down she had her back to me and was touching …

Why would a family member protect another family member who is a pedophile? 
My cousin is a pedophile and was found guilty by DCFS and the police of molesting my 8 year old son. Why does the brother of the convicted pedophile hate …

How can I protect my niece and nephew? 
Hello, I was sexually abused by my biological father starting when I was 5 up to age 14. I told on him and he was arrested. However due to the no contest …

Can a pedophile fall in love with their victims? 
I know that a pedophile usually kills their victim, but are there chances of them falling in love with their victim??? Reply: Thanks for asking. …

paedophile neighbor 
My 9 year old grand-daughter often comes to stay. To date my daughter does not know that my neighbor's middle-aged son is a paedophile. Should I tell …

Could this be something, or is it just me being overly concerned? 
Hello, There is a middle aged man there who is in a position of authority with kids, unmarried, professional, lots of failed dating relationships. He …

What do I do if I think someone is a pedophile? 
What should I do if I suspect that a person is a pedophile? There is a man at my church who shows extreme interest in small children. He watches them and …

Is This A Safe Situation 
My stepdaughters are spending a lot of time with a woman in her 50's from their church. They go to her apartment with her, and swim in the pool as well. …

What do you think? 
I've been searching sites to find out what signs to look for to recognize a pedophile or child molester. I have learned that there hardly are any real …

Concerned Parent 
If a person is convicted of child molestation in the state of PA how many feet are they to be from children at a baseball game? Example: There is a parent …

Therapy? 
I have a question, or maybe it's more of a comment, not sure. I don't condone child molestation by any means, but if someone who has pedophilic tendencies …

Daughter Husband Brother 
My question is, can a child molester be around children? Answer: YES! Scary as it is, pedophiles can absolutely be around kids. What if they …

Confused 
Recently I found out the my father touched my niece inappropriately. My brother found out and forced my father to go for therapy. Now I'm confused. How …

What are specific acts of sexual molestation of girls by women? 
What are specific acts of sexual molestation of girls by women? Answer: Female pedophiles are generally very sadistic. They are often jealous …

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