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Grooming
Risk flagA pattern of behavior by an adult to build trust and emotional dependency with a child, with the goal of sexual exploitation. Groomers gradually normalize boundary violations over time.
How kids use it
Grooming happens primarily online now. Signs include: an older person showing excessive interest in your child, giving gifts or money, trying to keep the relationship secret, asking for photos, or encouraging your child to keep things from parents. This is the primary threat parents should be educating about.
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