For discussion: If you were a pedophile

[sean]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Sean, in your experience with the pedophilic community, how many would you estimate have biological children of their own? Does being presented with this fundamentally different relationship with a child change anything for those who have them, or does it make no difference?

Most of my knowledge of other paedophiles comes from research on published sources, but I think paedophiles are widely acknowledged to be a distinct population to incestuous parents and unlikely to offend against their own children. I think many paedophiles have adult partners and children. Perhaps this gives them easier access to children, perhaps it normalizes their attitudes, who knows. Sexual life histories are seldom completely dictated by primary orientation.

I can accept that possibility. I cannot, however, accept this one:

Like black swans, positive childhood sexual experiences with adults do occur, however rarely.

It isn't particularly important to me whether you accept that reality or not, it's a widely acknowledged fact even among professionals working in sexual abuse prevention.

My lifestyle, and ethos, and habits are all focused around not having any kind of sexual contact with children. What I think about such contacts is really academic, and not relevant to my claim to acceptance. Like anyone, I have a right to my opinion.