It has become evident that pedophiles or child molesters are targeting children, and this has become an issue for concern. Yet most parents are not aware of this evil.

Pedophilia is a mental disorder in which an adult is sexually attracted to young children. Pedophiles can be anyone, old or young, father, uncle, brother, rich or poor, educated or uneducated, professional or non-professional, pastor or imam, and they could be from any race.

Although there are more males pedophiles than female pedophiles, this does not change the fact that there are also females who are pedophiles.

Images of child sex abuse have reached a crisis point on the internet, spreading at unprecedented rates in part because tech platforms and law enforcement agencies have failed to keep pace with the problem.

Reports have continued to fly in of how adults molest children. Recently, news of a12 years old girl was reported to have given birth after she was raped by a group of men in Edo state.

Parents need to be aware that the activities of pedophiles are on the rise, and the easiest place where young children are been targeted is the internet. This young girl and sometimes boys are been lured through various social media platforms.

A parent should also be wary of who they entrust their children to. We have seen news of how pastors, Alfas, Uncles, and aunties molest young boys and girls. Here are some signs that a parent need to pay attention to

1.Pay attention to who your child interacts with online.

2.Watch out for someone who pays special attention to your child.

3. Watch out for people who touch your child in an unsual way.

4. Be very observant if someone always want to make your child do activities that involve being alone together.

5. Pay attention to those people who buy gift for your child.

6. Pay attention to your child

7. Pay attention to those using inappropriate language with your kids.

It is very important for a parent to build a trusting close relationship with their children, so the kids could be free to tell them if someone is trying to molest them.