THE RISING CASE OF RAPE OF CHILDREN AND WHAT EVERY FATHER AUGHT TO KNOW.

For fathers, the rising case of rape of minors is to say the least, most worrisome. Why would any one want to violate the pristine inoccence of a child through rape? This is a thought that kept on lingering in my mind as I sought the view of my friend, Dennis. He is a good father and founder of an NGO for children.
I desired to understand the reason for the rise in this devilish act, what measures fathers should take to protect their little ones against would be child rapists and any other 'need to know' information that any concerned parent should know.
Gladly, Dennis was very receptive and as concerned about the rising menace of rape affecting minors in Nigeria and indeed other parts of the world.
'You will be shocked to know that the perpetrators are people around the child 'Dennis quipped.' yes. That Uncle, the Neighbour next door, the school teacher, nanny or cousin '. How could that be? was my countenance and disposition.
Dennis went on to explain to me that figures have shown that perpetrators of the dastardly act have been proven to be people parents allow near the child either because they are family or friends.
That makes it even more tricky I thought. I wonder how I as a father can possibly prevent my kid from a member of my family or friends. So what can a father do? Dennis, explains that first of all, fathers should make their kid aware of his or her body.
'Rape, starts from the mind 'he explained. Fathers should teach their kids to quickly wear their clothes after a bath or after a visit to the toilet. It may seem harmless allowing kids to run around the house naked, but humans are unpredictable. You never can tell what effect the child 's nakedness is having inside the warped mind of the potential rapist.
' communication is also key 'Dennis stressed.' fathers should learn to leave an open line of communication with their children 'he added.' that way your child will have no problem telling you what 'games' he or she played with who while you were away. '
I realized that the issue may be more complex than I initially thought, and unfortunately more widespread than reported since it is domestic and as Dennis told me, more often than not, the victims are afraid to report any abuse because perpetrators often threaten the victims with even death should they tell.
Every father aught to take this problem seriously. We can't allow the formative years of our lovely kids to be desecrated by people who can't seem to control their depraved sexual urges. I don't care whether the rapist is the man next door or family, the farthest they are from our minors the better.
I am also aware that many a father is often away from home pursuing career or money. I do understand. How ever, the reality of the danger of rape of minors and the attendant trauma, requires all fathers to learn to strike a balance.