Question by Milk: Are most people who sexually abuse a minor relative (& particularly a young child) pedophiles?
Is it fair to assume that the vast majority of people who sexually abuse a minor relative (& particularly a young child) are pedophiles? If not, why do they engage in this clearly harmful behaviour?

Thanks to all who answer.

Best answer:

Answer by Bogdan
Yes

Answer by Bob
The definition of a pedophile is basically one that sexually abuses a child. So… yes.

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