Paedophiles are people sexually attracted to children. They are just like every other person you see and interact with. You have to be grounded in the signs that define them before you can be able to pinpoint that someone is a paedophile.
They don’t take responsibility for their actions. Paedophiles continue to abuse until they are caught and dealt with. Gifts and affection are enough for a child to continue to be around a paedophile without recognising that he or she is being manipulated and abused.
Sometimes, the abuser threatens the child(ren) to remain silent about the whole experience, or else, there would be trouble for both the child and his or her parents.
The following are traits of a paedophile:
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1. Child-attractive items
Paedophiles who are not yet parents usually make their homes attractive and comfortable for children. They buy different items (which reflect the age of their victims) such as toys, games, books, and so on just to ensure children are glued to them.
2. Victims of Childhood Trauma
Paedophiles are usually but not always victims of childhood trauma or some sort of sexual abuse.
3. They’re Defensive
They are usually family men who don’t joke with their loved ones. They often deny every allegation posed to them even if they are caught, they keep defending their actions.
4. Religion as cover-up
They are religious, well educated, and engage in activities that would enable them to have access to children. Also, they are quite respectful and loved by many in their neighborhoods.
5. Prefer to be alone, with Children
Another tricky trait of Paedophiles is that they try to create time to be alone with children. They find private places or locations to know the victims very well. They are more comfortable with having children around than adults.
6. Admire seeing children’s nakedness
They love watching children undress in their presence and also taking pictures.
7. Overly maintains physical contact
Often kiss children, try to seduce and make them have physical contact by lapping or touching.
8. They prefer single mothers
Even when these people finally decide to date or marry, they love dating or eventually marry women with children of their preferred ages.
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9. Special attention to children
Paedophiles give special attention to children who are in need of affection or troubled. They usually love to take children out; giving them gifts and money.
