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Furthermore, this needs to be addressed very early on. Ideally, as soon as the child is aware of his or her surroundings would be the perfect time to explain this delicate topic. Presumably, as uncomfortable as a parent might be with explaining to their young child what things to look out for with respect to a sexual predator it is still a necessity. At the same time, the parent needs to realize how invaluable this information can be to their child’s well-being. Granted, a parent does not need to disclose the nitty gritty of sexuality, just the areas that pertain to predatory behaviors and what to do in such an instance. Receiving the right type of education early on in child’s life can help them from being victims of sexual abuse. Teaching a child the tell-tell signs of inappropriate sexual misconduct that can be inflicted upon them is very crucial, and should be considered the same as teaching them the essentials like tying their shoes even though the concept might require a lot more effort and