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Originally Posted by George H.
Hello and welcome  I'm not sure what would be a good way to answer your post. It isn't an issue I've ever thought about.
Personally I'd be disgusted and alarmed if I came upon a child torturing an animal or bullying another child. If I saw a child touching himself/herself I'd turn and walk away without intruding on their privacy. I'm not sure I understand how someone could take their own innocence away.
Maybe you could try focusing on something else? |
A very good comparison.
Also, torturing animals in childhood is a common symptom / precursor of antisocial behavior in adulthood (for a very strong link, see
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/...ry-strong-link)
And touching oneself is not a symptom of anything or a precursor of anything.