Should people be screened upon turning 18 for pedophilia?
825794
There is no test that detects pedophilia per say.  Also, the majority of child molestors aren't pedophiles.  Moreover, pedophilia is not a crime, molesting or raping a child is a crime.  Having pedophilia may make a person more likely to commit such a crime but does not guarantee that they in fact will.
552284
I have to agree Just, there really needs to be an age limit to registering to even get in here.  The content is well monitored, but can still get too risque' for kids--age 11 for instance!  There should never be a reason to answer a child asking if "sex feels good?" or "how can I get my dad in jail?"  then my personal unfavorite..."do you think I'll end up in juvi?"  Those things are just wrong, and those kids NEED some parental supervision QUICK!!
268424
Do you mean pedophiles? \n\nThere are people on the sex offender list that were caught masturbating on a boat. There are men on there in which a 16 year old girl tried to seduce them. \n\nPeople constantly get the terms mixed up and the media's brainwashing doesn't help. It just makes people paranoid. \n\nSure, I agree pedophiles that sexually molest a child should have harsh penalties. But not all sex offenders fall in that category.
939789
my friend screening wont help you. Screening just means that they HAVENT BEEN CAUGHT yet. You wanna good place, find someplace that has internet cameras and a password site that allows you to log in and SEE the daycare anytime of day that you want to. Because when people KNOW theyre being watched, they arent as prone to hurt your child who is too young to even KNOW its being hurt - anything an adult does they assume is correct because THATS an adult. Most kids wont even realize what has occured is wrong and you will never hear about it.\n\nFind one with password protected cameras so that only those who are parents of those who attend the facility can view the images, theyre are many.\nALSO find one that allows you to SHOW UP UNannounced.\n\nALOT OF PLACES act one way when they know youre coming by and then when youre gone, become Mr. Hyde.
1142930
The Internet should NOT be screened, monitored or blocked. There are other ways to protect national security than to track the citizenry's Internet activity. The basis behind the free exchange of thought would be undermined if people were afraid their government were watching and there may be repercussions for their actions and thoughts. I am unequivocally opposed to any kind of monitoring of adults in pursuit of whatever they wish to search for. If you wish to monitor your children's activities, that is fine but as an adult, I do not need the government or anybody else to monitor and/or censor my activities.\n\nPolicing the internet for child predators such as adults posing as children to catch predators is fine. If you are not a child predator, you have nothing to worry about. It would be similar to policing the streets for drug dealers in the cities, if you are not dealing, there is nothing to worry about but I am opposed to monitoring and tracking of people's free exchange of thought.
531278
Well then we could also say its promoting pedophilia since it allows minors to be contacted by adults with bad intentions?
336119
That is not only unacceptable it is unlawful. If you had a child that age would you want ANYONE looking at them in that manner? Good for you for turning him in! If he is still free and still doing it to your knowledge CONTINUE to notify authorities. Do not let up. He has a problem.
907286
I think that I could have handled it at thirteen, but it's really about how much you want to expose yourself or your child (did you specify?) to. \n\nI guess it's not a big deal if the 13-year-old sees it, but some of the sexual contents might disturb him/her and they might end up asking lots of questions...
250673
Delicate topic but I have the confidence to give my opinion...  In general I would say pedophilia is a sexual preference.  Where you get into the "sexual perversion" angle would concern the difference in ages between the preferrer and the object of interest (young girl or boy).  Also whether it is a homosexual or heterosexual infatuation.\n\nThe degree of age differences often dictates a judging person's general level of distate for and about the perceived perversion (a word which has bad connotations).  Perversion is a sliding scale, securely based on the culture and society and part of the world.  For example, marriages of/to 12 year olds is common in India.\n\nI think it is an interesting point (I just red in another posted question) that adolescents become sexual around 12-13, and yet, the law makes them "wait" until 18.\n\nChildren are beautiful and are our future and should be loved unconditionally.\n\n-Peter\nB.A. in Psychology\n\nP.S. EDIT-- IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT PEDOPHILIA IS SIMPLY AN INTEREST WHEREAS (AS IT IS OFTEN CONFUSED WITH) CHILD **MOLESTATION** IS A DECISION AND ACT.  LOVE AND THE ACT OF LOVING THROUGH ACTIONS ARE TWO SEPARATE AND VERY DIFFERENT THINGS.  I RESENT ANY IMPLICATIONS THAT I HAVE EVER BROKEN THE LAW, WHICH I HAVE NOT.\n\nPPS. BUT YES I CAN COMPLETELY SEE HOW ANY FORM OF INTEREST IN THOSE MUCH YOUNGER THAN THE PERSON COULD BE "DEMONIC POSSESSION."
994936
PERVERT ALERT. anyone who is under the age of 18 should never chat with strangers - and no one over 18 should either. YOU! STOP LOOKING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN TO FIX YOUR PERVERTISH URGES - LEAVE IMMEDIATELY AND USE THE WEBSITES THAT ARE MEANT TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS - ALSO SEE A DOCTOR. OR A SHRINK!
135364
Yes, I agree. It's like some people are true perverts and pedophiles. I watch the places my daughter goes when she's online. Someone has to be able to protect her!
929039
i was molested as a child and i say a child molester should have life probation, goverment keeping tabs on them wherever they go, and be placed in a mental instatiute(or however you spell it.) for rehabilatation, molesting kids is NOT normal, they are messed up. they should have mandatory instatiutionalistion for at least two years before they could go back into society on probation.
1118942
It really does depend on the crime and the particular youth involved.   Infancy, the legal term referring to minors under the age of 18 in most states, is considered a legal disability.   A blanket rule calling for adult treatment of all 17 year old criminals would be dangerous.  It's important to consider whether the minor offender was mature enough to have formed the intent required to commit a crime, whether he or she understood the nature and consequences of his or her act, and the nature and circumstances of the crime (was it heinous, premeditated, etc).  With nothing more, it would be impossible to say that 17 year olds in general should be held accountable as adults.
194359
Yes, there absolutely should be. There should also be one for drug convictions. After all, most of the heinous crimes committed lately against children were by people abusing drugs. Some were registered sex offenders and some were not. Joseph P. Smith, a cocaine abuser, was sentenced to death yesterday in Florida for murdering Carlie Brucia. He said he had used heroine and cocaine prior to abducting, sexually assaulting and killing her. He was not a registered sex offender. All of his past (24) convictions were for drugs.\n\nThe sad thing is that drunk drivers and drug abusers have a MUCH higher recidivism rate than sex offenders! So why are we wasting our tax dollars on the wrong people??? \n\nPlease read the U.S. Dept of Justice report that was issued in 2003. It gives you these rates. It blew my mind away. If we want to issue cruel and unusual punishment it MUST be to all criminals, not just one class.\n\nThank You for this great question.\n\nP.S. To the young man who states he is 17 and just got a DUI. You were lucky. It could very well have been consensual sex with your girlfriend while you were drinking and then she cried rape or her parents found out and pressed charges on you. You just really don't know how lucky you are. Many 17 year olds are on the sex offender registries. Check FL, OK, KA, WI, IN, IL and DE to name a few. See how many young people are listed on there for statutory rape among other things that really mean consensual sex. Check ID's of girls BEFORE you get near them. Also check the moral outrage link I have provided so you will know how to protect yourself. There is a link on the home page to the AOC (age of consent) for each state.
1169592
That depends upon the specific state law.  Some states draw a firm line at the age of consent while others allow for a "window" where a 15 & 17 year old might be OK even when the age is 16.  You need to consult with an attorney licensed in your state to get an exact interpretation of the law.  \n\nSince you failed to post your state, it's not possible to research it any further.  On-line research has its limitations as well, as sites that cover this topic may not be up-to-date and recent changes in the law could either protect you or condemn you.\n\nHint:  If you're being brought up on charges, you already know the answer.  If the 15 yr old's parents are threatening charges, they've probably already checked the law.  They MIGHT be blowing smoke, but do you want to risk a lifetime on sex-offender registries and find out the hard way??\n\nBased on the information that you provided outside of this forum, I'd suggest that you back down until the young lady turns 16.  The laws are vague enough in your state that you could find yourself in deep doo-doo if her parents push the issue.  There is NO love that is worthy of a lifetime on sex-offender registries; let alone a stretch in prison as the "girlfriend" of some big, hairy, smelly ogre.
237610
Well, this is a tough question. And there is NO easy answer. First of all, it really does not matter whether we would like them to be released or not as the legal authority has made the rules. It does however seem that many of the released sexual convicts do seem to congregate in areas near schools and young families (which is well defined in all states) although it may just be that it SEEMS that way because we only notice that. In addition, there are many types of 'sexual abuse' lumped into one legal definition. I agree that the pervert 25 to 65 year old molesting a young girl or the 20-something female schoolteacher molesting a male student has a serious problem. But what about the 18 year old boy and his 17 year old girlfriend? Or the two 15 year old lovers? (Apart from the 'rape' issue) In most states they are legally equated and must be on the offender's list. That being said, this is a major issue we are currently dealing with as my district (I am my district's representative to my state's Children's Abuse Prevention Board) is home to a very sick predator who killed a family, abducted 2 children and later killed one of them. The remaining child was rescued and the predator awaits trial. I can't imagine what goes through his sick brain to commit such an act. He was released from another state by a judge who apparently did not understand how sick this guy really is. \nWhat can you do? Know your state's laws and abide by them. Find out who these people are and avoid them. If they illegally live too close to a school or playground, report them to authorities. Be aware that you may not harrass them in most states and they have legal recourse against you if you do. Above all, know where your children are, who they are with, and that they are informed of what to do in a bad situation. Practice with your kids if necessary. AND REMEMBER, IF YOUR KIDS HAVE TO 'JUST SAY NO' IT IS ALREADY TOO LATE. A SITUATION EXISTS AND THEY MUST BE PREPARED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO.
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I think that if someone goes to what the person believes is a minor's place with the intent of having sex with that minor is sick.  It's not like there aren't enough legal aged people out there to have sex with.\nThey are sick and should be thrown in jail, and then have there scrotal sac removed.