5 Signs Your Child Is Being S3xually Abused

In recent times, child abuse has become more prominent and one of the worst nightmares for parents, while parents do everything to ensure the safety of their children but still terrible things still happen to them. Statistics have shown that child s3xual abuse are rampant these days and it’s becoming difficult for children to stay safe these days.

“So apart from making sure your child is safe, what else can you do?” You need to watch your children closely and know different signs of s3xual abuse you should watch out for in children and take immediate actions.

Bruises: “The first and most obvious signs of s3xual abuse would be bruises on the body, specifically on the arms, from holding and using force, now children can also get bruises while playing and jumping around so pay attention and notice how often the child comes home with bruises”.

Swelling in genital and/or chest area: One of the major telltale signs of child abuse is swelling or bruising in the genital and/or chest area and you should also look out for scratches or signs of force around the areas as well redness in that area can mean pinching or rubbing by an adult.

Difficulties in sitting or walking: If you notice your child finds it difficult to sit or walk, it could mean that he/she is being s3xually abused so you should check for bruises, or get his/her checked by a doctor ASAP.

He/she has become quiet or secretive: This is a silent sign of abuse, when you child becomes very quiet, distant and secretive then take some time out to find out what is happening with that child. “If your child does not feel comfortable sharing what happens at school or during the day when he/she is away from you, it should be a warning sign”.

Acts ‘jumpy’: “If your child has suddenly become very jumpy, panicky, and look afraid most of the times, then there’s something wrong, if he/she is having trouble sleeping, or suffers from nightmares, you need to take it seriously, talking to your child is the first step and then take it from there do not shy away from taking medical help if your child needs it and of course, make sure the perpetrator putting your child through this is nabbed and put behind bars”.