Pedophilia   is a mental disorder or sexual disorder that involves sexual interests. That are not normal and cause distress or harm to oneself and others. It usually occurs in adults or late adolescents. In severe cases, patients may commit crimes or sexual abuse against children. เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูง People with pedophilia often have sexual attractions. And fantasies or have sexual feelings towards minors who have not reached sexual maturity.

A person who enjoys having sexual activities. with minors who are not yet of appropriate age and is interested in viewing child pornography that stimulates sexual desire. While at the same time feeling pressured, miserable, lonely. And ashamed of their own feelings, must have had these symptoms for at least 6 months in order to be considered a pedophile.

Children are at risk of becoming victims, both male and female, and include pre-pubertal children up to 13 years old, such as kindergarteners, elementary school children, and infants.

Characteristics of pedophilic patients

• Most are men aged 35-40 and above.
• Not very happy with a partner of the same age
• Mostly caused by family members/close friends such as neighbors/relatives.
• Try to approach the child by being friendly, enticing, giving rewards, giving sweets, giving money to make the child trust/befriend them.
• Have sexual feelings/fantasies only with children.
• Enjoys having sexual relations with children and repeats it with the same child or with a new child.

Patterns of sexual assault against children

• No physical contact
• Physical contact without penetration into the genitals
• Sexual harassment

Professor Emeritus Dr. Ray Blancherd, a sexologist and psychiatrist at the University of Toronto. Explains that pedophilia is generally seen as a sexually attracted to children aged 13 or younger. Or the victim is at least five years older than the victim. However, not all pedophiles will commit child abuse. There are several factors that may play a role in the development of pedophilia in patients.

In addition to external factors such as upbringing and childhood experiences. There are also physical factors related to the patient, including genetics and genetics of the genetic process, differences in brain structure, and hormones.

Pedophilia can be treated according to the advice of a psychiatrist. Starting with changing the patient’s behavior to be mentally strong, knowing how to control oneself from committing crimes against minors, and possibly adding treatment with drugs that reduce sexual feelings or antidepressants.

Currently, Thailand has no punishment. And penalty taking into account mental disorders, “pedophilia” and may not be considered a mental patient. The offender is therefore guilty and punished according to the Criminal Code.