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A PATTERN OF SEDUCTION

An abuser is likely to be too clever to use

force on his victims. Rather, he may
prefer to seduce children gradually. He
begins by selecting a target, often a
child who seems vulnerable and
trusting, thus relatively easy to control.
Next, he singles out that child for special
attention. He may also try to win the
trust of the child's parents. Molesters are
often expert at pretending to be
sincerely interested in the child and the
family.

In time, the molester will begin

grooming the child for abuse. He
qradually becomes more physical with