Becoming a Steward of Children
Child sexual abuse wreaks havoc upon kids. A child’s developing body is not built for abuse, especially sexual abuse. Sexual abuse not only harms their little bodies, but can also leave ongoing social and emotional scars upon the boy or girl. In some cases, the child suffers developmentally and may never experience the joys of a healthy sexual relationship or becoming a parent as an adult. They can grow up feeling helpless, humiliated, and develop a deep mistrust of others. For others, childhood sexual assault can lead to becoming prey to other predators because of their psychologically weakened state. Kids who are sexually violated by adults and older kids often regress. They start to suck their thumbs and wet the bed, have bad dreams, tummy aches, and problems at school. They may withdraw from others and stop getting along with other children. Many survivors of childhood sexual abuse turn to drugs, alcohol, pro...