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ELITE Vol.1, Issue 30, April 2021 Happy

Ramadan

Another major issue I couldn’t help but feel repulsed Many fundamental changes must be made, but until
by was the sympathizing position many people took they are, it is of utmost importance for parents to
in solidarity with the abuser. “This is a seemingly start a conversation with their kids regarding sexual
pious man with a wife and kids,” they said, “Let us abuse. It is no taboo, and children must be made
not ruin his image, if not for his sake; then for the aware of the accurate anatomical names for their
sake of his poor family.” This isn’t even the saddest body parts, so that they would be able to properly
part; some argued that the girl followed him articulate themselves in the event of any
voluntarily, and knew what she was getting herself transgression. Similarly, children must be taught
into. It is no surprise, many have often times boundaries. Their bodies are theirs, and they are no
attempted to discredit victims of sexual assault, and less their own just because they’re young. Children

shame them into silence. However, when met with a do not belong to their parents or their family, they
victim that baffles them and makes it difficult for are their own people, and they should be allowed to
them to pin the blame on her, they still manage to set their own boundaries and define their personal
sympathize with the criminal and attempt to push the and private space within safe guidelines. This means
situation into the shadows. This value system of ours that children should not be forced to hug, kiss, or
is inarguably deeply flawed and deeply rooted in the greet anyone against their desire. They have the
oppression and silencing of others. right to say NO as much as any of us. Children
should be comforted, loved, and supported in all
events and at all times. There are still miles to be
crossed in terms of bringing justice to all those who
the system has failed, but we can always set foot on
the path to a kinder society where people can grow
and heal from the burdens of past events.

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