We Can All Unite Over Protecting Children from Groomers & Predators

With the word 'grooming' being used a lot recently, I wanted to present a deeper explanation as to why this is the case without being partisan or speaking in a hyperbolic manner.

Before I get started, I want to make it clear; I'm not a clinician but I am someone who is highly interested in psychology, human behavior, and childhood development. I encourage you to do your own research & ask questions based on my statements.

Grooming is the activity of methodically preparing a child for eventual sexual activity. This definition implies an intention to commit sexual activity by the person grooming but it doesn't need to be. I'll go further into this later. Let's first discuss what prepping involves.