What do you think the average amount of time it takes for a child to be groomed?

[Smashingdoozy]

People think that grooming takes place over a long period of time and that they would notice if something is going on with their child but is that really the case?

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+1 y

The answer is 8 minutes. It takes 8 minutes for a child to trust an adult enough to be in a situation where they are groomed.

[AaronKrieger]

Grooming that takes place over a long period of time is for stuff that's non-sexual usually. Whether it's gang affiliated, cults, or ideology groups.

For grooming kids to do sexual shit often doesn't take that long because kids aren't divisive with adults. It's why kids need to be taught it's okay to stand up for yourself and say "no" while also just being aware of the dangers in the world. Not in detail, so you don't scar them, but just enough for what situations to avoid.

[Anonymous]

That's a weird ass question.

There's no estimate for it, but APA makes it clear that most of the times, it comes from a member of the family, a friend of the family, or a figure of authority.

Nothing more clear than that. Don't trust nobody. If you are gonna leave your children with someone, only make sure of something TO NOT IGNORE OR BLOCK any question your child ask you. Is important to build that parent-child relation, otherwise you'll have a child that will not open up, emotionally.

[Siri137]

The last question of yours that I came across was removed because it discussed changing our approach to paedophiles, and now you've asked a question about grooming. Hmm... I sense a disturbing pattern emerging here.

[Smashingdoozy]

It wasn't removed even though many tried very hard. Seems you have trouble facing reality.

[Siri137]

Well, I checked your recent questions, and I didn't see it there.

[Anonymous]

People going on and on about children being groomed are some of the biggest hypocrites on the planet.

[Juxtapose]

Nah, anyone with any sense is against those as well. You're not going to invalidate the movement to save children that easily.

[lightbulb27]

Scary...

dependson the child, but not much, children are impressionable and those doing this, are skilled manipulators.

[Kaneki05]

All depends on age, how good they are at manipulation, if the kid already has Trauma to exploit. But it can happen pretty quick or it can take some time, depends how they choose to do it really.
Sometimes it only takes a day.

[slatyb]

No, it's not. Children are abused by people their parents trust. Often the children are made afraid to tell their parents.

[Minahh]

It can happen really quickly also. Especially if the child comes from family where their boundaries weren't accepted. Predators are smart and it's hard to spot them.

[exitseven]

I would think that it would take less than a year.

[Anonymous]

Dude are you "asking for a friend"?

[Smashingdoozy]

No. I'm asking to make people aware of how quickly it can actually happen.

[Opinion Owner]

Look it's not cool.

[Juxtapose]

Aww look, another wannabe skeptic xD

[Mrgoodstuff62]

Are you taking notes? What a weird questions…

[Smashingdoozy]

Bringing awareness

[Anonymous]

A lot more time than it took adults to be groomed by Trump! lmao

[Sparkie460]

I think it depends on the age of the child

[Friendlybro79]

Grooming for what?

[Smashingdoozy]

Grooming, the act of getting close to a child in order to abuse, manipulate and or exploit them.

[Friendlybro79]

I see your update. Where did you get the information?

[Smashingdoozy]

Tv show called Undercover Underage

[Friendlybro79]

Thank you

[Christoff92]

It all depends 5-10 mins.

[DextroShade]

Probably a few months if I were to guess.

[Anonymous]

Pretty fast, and it's rampant in school.

[Anonymous]

Few seconds