Hi. I was looking for a discussion on this topic as recently I've been pondering on the reasons that drive Pedophilia. I read some interesting points on this debate and I would like to give my opinion on a couple...I also study Psych and good point to the person who picked up on it being Scientific :) I would say Psych uses both fields...behavioural and social.

Now considering Nature and Nurture debate (which I fully endorse) I would say that Homosexuality is a lot more 'grey' than we are led to believe. Similar to gender really... We only have to think of a few hundred of years back when men valued being with men more than women actually. Since then, society changed the 'moral' codes and made homosexuality 'abnormal'. The only thing that was abnormal about it back then, was the value of one sex more than the other.

Would it be anarchy if society didn't dictate gender and sexuality to us...

Coming back to pedophilia...If we think of the evolutionary theory then yes, I agree with those that we tend to be attracted to childish features. We are also probably inclined to protect the young for the same reason. So we've come up with what 'acceptable' behaviour is with children. This is why the age differs with cultures and usually has a lot to do with education. The more people know/learn the more 'informed' the behaviour is.

However, if the evolution theory is correct than men’s attraction to children doesn't explain why some women also molest their children. That doesn't support much evolution, not in a way that we like anyway (e.g. killing the gene pool etc).

I think it is psychological...which can be genetic as well as environmental. Perhaps these people are born with certain tendencies that are activated in combination with the wrong environment.

I would like to learn more about this.... The more we understand about the 'condition' the more we can help. I think both parties are victims here. They both need help. Early sexuality (whether you are a minor or not) can affect anyone so it is not hard these days to prove how it affects children. On the other hand, the perpetrator has his/hers life story.

As far as homosexuality goes...why not let the person decide how they want to live their life as adults. They're not hurting you or anyone else...They might even be doing what is natural to us humans...things like being happy, love and care…Homosexuality really doesn't take away from the ability to procreate or nurture....society might just have to accept that sexuality is a grey area and different to procreation.