Online Grooming

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    What is grooming in online? Online grooming is when someone uses the internet to trick, force or pressure a young person into doing something sexual - like sending a naked video or image of themselves. This is wrong. Someone who's grooming others online will sometimes build their trust before talking about doing anything sexual.

    The internet has made it easier than ever to trade photos and video files of kids, teenagers, and adults engaging in sexual activities. Sometimes referred to as "online grooming," this illegal activity is becoming more common. Some perpetrators claim they're just being friendly when they reach out via social media or email. Online grooming is a practice that takes place when an adult communicates with a child or teen on the internet to build trust and ultimately develop a sexual relationship. In some cases, this activity leads to real-world sexual contact between the adult and the minor.


    Online grooming can happen on social media sites, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter. It can also occur through text messaging or email. The perpetrator may send the minor pictures of themselves to "build trust" or they may offer gifts or money in exchange for sexual photos or videos. Some perpetrators use software that can take control of a child's computer to record what they're doing online without their knowledge. In many cases, perpetrators groom several children at once using social media platforms.


    Parents should watch out for their children for certain types of behavior or reactions, which could be signs of grooming, regardless of whether it is online or in person. Following as potential signs have been listed by NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children):-


    What are the different types of online grooming? Grooming Signs of an Online Sexual Predator Wanting or asking to spend more time on the internet. Being secretive about the sites they visit or who they are talking to online. Switching screens when you come near them when they are on their computer or phone.

    • Withdrawn
    • Suddenly behaves differently                                                                 
    • Anxious
    • Clingy
    • Depressed
    • Aggressive
    • Sleeping problems
    • Eating disorders
    • wets the bed
    • soils clothes
    • Takes risks
    • Misses school
    • Changes in eating habits
    • Obsessive behavior
    • Nightmares
    • Drugs
    • Alcohol
    • Self-harm
    • Thoughts about suicide

    The above-mentioned signs are very common and can easily be judged. If you see any such sign in your child's or a young one's behavior, you must be conscious and act immediately to heal the damage. Never allow your children to use any of the digital devices in isolation. 

    Can a 17 year old be groomed? Anyone can be a victim. No one is immune to grooming, though some are more susceptible than others — including minors, "because of their naiveté,” Marlowe Garrison says. “[Grooming] can occur at any age, and it has a great deal to do with gullibility, insecurity, religion, and culture.

    Computers and other devices should be installed in such a section of your home from where you can keep an eye on the activities of your children while working or studying online. Almost all such incidents as online grooming happen when you leave your children alone and never even bother about it. In one way or another, our negligence is one of the main reasons for this kind of happenings. Therefore, we should always be careful and vigilant about our children. Always remain close and kind enough to your children and make them realize that you are their best friend. Then they will trust you and will share everything. 

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