Sexual Abuse Support Group
Sexual abuse is a relative cultural term used to describe sexual relations and behavior between two or more parties which are considered criminally and/or morally offensive. Different types of sexual abuse involve: Non-consensual, forced physical sexual behavior such as rape, incest or sexual assault, or psychological forms of abuse, such as verbal sexual behavior or...
if the abuser is another child, when does it go from 'kids being kids' to abuse?
Did it feel uncomfortable at the time or leave you feeling "bad"?
Was there age difference of (about) 5 or more years?
Were you told not to tell?
Answering yes to any of these (and similar)would indicate abuse.
Whether or not it can / should be termed abuse doesn't really matter though. if it's affecting your life today, get help. Talking with through with someone can make a massive difference, whether or not it's tagged "abuse".
Were the children preschool ages and playing "I'll show you mine if you show me yours" ? b/c this is deemed pretty much normal.
as is playing "Doctor" or "house" but to what extent?
The age difference as Dr. suggested is important.
Children who abuse other children are generally being abused themselves.
I am unsure if you are asking b/c of your childhood or if becasue you witnessed or was informed that your child and another were interacting in a questionable manner.
Anyway you could elaborate?
J
Tom S. in Tn.
Tom B. aka Ihman
Thanx; Tom S.