Predators tend to prey on minors who are easy targets. It could be from a child seeking parental guidance or even a child suffering from low self-esteem. The typical sexual predator tries to find intimacy, but when they can 't find it in appropriate ways they demand it or find a child who has little resistance. Abraham Maslow, an acclaimed psychologist, created a hierarchy of needs. He stated in order for a child to reach their maximum potential, self-actualization, there basic needs must be met. Self-esteem is one of the levels in Maslow’s hierarchy proving that in order for our children to reach their full potential, self-esteem must be met. Children with low self-esteem are the more likely to attract sexual predators. At this stage of life, esteem presents the need for belonging and the desire to be accepted and valued by others. Under these circumstances, deprivation of this need can lead to an inferiority complex of weakness and helplessness of a minor. On the other hand, socializing on web pages can allow shy, socially awkward minors to boost their social skills and self-esteem. These children find comfort in being able to express themselves online in a way they were not able to do in person. However, minors may become too social and this can cause them to reveal information, which makes it easier for sexual predators to target them. Statistics show that in 82% of online sex crimes against minors, the offender used the victim 's social networking site to gain information about the victim 's likes and dislikes. At this stage of a minor’s life, where self-esteem is more prevalent, the risk of them being exposed to sexual predators online is very
Predators tend to prey on minors who are easy targets. It could be from a child seeking parental guidance or even a child suffering from low self-esteem. The typical sexual predator tries to find intimacy, but when they can 't find it in appropriate ways they demand it or find a child who has little resistance. Abraham Maslow, an acclaimed psychologist, created a hierarchy of needs. He stated in order for a child to reach their maximum potential, self-actualization, there basic needs must be met. Self-esteem is one of the levels in Maslow’s hierarchy proving that in order for our children to reach their full potential, self-esteem must be met. Children with low self-esteem are the more likely to attract sexual predators. At this stage of life, esteem presents the need for belonging and the desire to be accepted and valued by others. Under these circumstances, deprivation of this need can lead to an inferiority complex of weakness and helplessness of a minor. On the other hand, socializing on web pages can allow shy, socially awkward minors to boost their social skills and self-esteem. These children find comfort in being able to express themselves online in a way they were not able to do in person. However, minors may become too social and this can cause them to reveal information, which makes it easier for sexual predators to target them. Statistics show that in 82% of online sex crimes against minors, the offender used the victim 's social networking site to gain information about the victim 's likes and dislikes. At this stage of a minor’s life, where self-esteem is more prevalent, the risk of them being exposed to sexual predators online is very