These story books for children in our elementary schools is a form of sexual grooming. Please see pictures from the book: The Rainbow Parade by Emily Neilson.
And The Big Bath House by Kyo Maclear and Gracey Zhang
The definition of sexual grooming children according to a 2015 federal appeals court opinion is “reduction of the child’s inhibitions in order to prepare the child for sexual activity.”
A fact sheet from RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) also lists “grooming” activities— such as:
Desensitization to touch..... to introduce the idea of sexual contact.
Groomers seek to develop trust with children through gift giving and attention.
Groomers are usually not strangers. More than 90% of abusers are people children know, love and trust. 30-40% of victims are abused by a family member. 50% are abused by someone outside of the family whom they know and trust.
Groomers attempt to make their victims feel they have a caring trusting relationship through "sharing secrets". Isn't it interesting that the on-line chat spaces given to students for a "safe, affirming space" assures kids of full confidentiality and secrecy from their parents? https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Here's a picture of Trevor Project's "Quick Exit" escape button. And one of the chat clubs in Trevor Space happens to be "Guilt and Secrets".
