Stopping the Chain of Child Abuse and Molestation

My unique multi-cultural upbringing exposed me to how, many people live in other major parts of the world. Although I came from a privileged background; I ended up working closely with all kinds of people from diverse classes. I noted similarities in the different classes of human nature. We all crave love and acceptance by our families and friends.

I was motivated to write "Innocence Interrupted" by my own personal childhood experiences. I also wanted to bring attention to the familiar predators that are not identified on the internets or posted in the neighborhoods. My book covers some graphic real life cases and is presented in an effort to inspire parents, care givers and all family members to be aware and pay closer attention to the needs of everyone in our homes.

Innocence Interrupted explores some useful prevention guidelines and provides the most essential and pragmatic survival tips for the entire family. Most predators do belong in “normal” families; unidentified, molesting and raping our young innocents in anonymity, with no recourse. Child abuse is an inexcusable assault on young innocent victims. Many times, the abusers are known but have some controlling power over the rest of the family by virtue of finances or sheer size. Abuse against innocent children is especially reprehensible.

A lot of the incidences of abuse are usually undocumented or underreported, but even of the reported cases nationwide, thousands of young ones are molested, abused, mutilated and murdered on an ongoing basis, everyday, worldwide. Many of the victims are mere babies and their main abusers are those entrusted to love and care for them. The reported statistics are staggering; yet it is no where close to the actual numbers.

Many of us with children tend to take life for granted and do not always cherish the wonderful blessing it is to procreate and bring a child into this world. It is actually a privilege that must not be taken lightly. It is unfortunate that many good people yearn to be parents; but by some twist of fate, they cannot directly receive this one request. Thankfully, other means to parenthood, such as adopting and fostering now exist, for the many beautiful young ones; in need of love.

The irony of life is that while some people crave children, there are those who have no business being parents and raising children. A lot of individuals with emotional issues, chemical imbalance, and drug or alcohol abuse problems, cannot cope with the rigors of parenthood. It is not easy to be completely responsible for another human being who depends on you for everything.

That notwithstanding, abuse of any kind to any body is inexcusable and totally unacceptable, by any standard. Many abusers and molesters never get caught because, most are either not exposed or followed through to testimony and conviction, after it is actually reported. The toll of abuse is enormous on the victims and is partly responsible; for there being so many emotionally barren people in the world today.

Chidi Asika-Enahoro Rehabilitation Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Trainer and Author of "A Slice of Africa", "Innocence Interrupted" and "Till Cheating Do Us Part". www.loveandbalance.com