Children eroticized by incest

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Abstract
The assumption that children involved in incest are passive, unwilling victims is an oversimplification of a complex situation. Young children may find such relationships gratifying and, when exposed over time to intense genital and extragenital stimulation, they often become highly erotic. This hypermature responsiveness may be viewed as learned behavior; the behavior is self-reinforcing and may be difficult to modify. Three children are described to illustrate their arousal, inability to differentiate sensual from affectionate touch, early gender discrimination and stereotyped role modeling. Foster homes are neither trained nor supported in caring for these children, so serial placements are common.

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