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What to do if your child is being sextorted: A therapist’s guide for parents

Cristina POPOV · 2 days ago · Read original ↗

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“what to do if your child is being sextorted : a therapist ’ s guide for parents sextortion is a form of online coercion where an aggressor builds a connection, gains trust, and then uses pressure and threats to control a child. from a psychological perspective, this is not a “ ba…”

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Sextortion is a form of online coercion where an aggressor builds a connection, gains trust, and then uses pressure and threats to control a child. From a psychological perspective, this is not a “bad decision” or a “mistake,” but an abusive experience marked by a sudden loss of control and intense emotional pressure. For parents, the first instinct is often shock, fear, or even anger. What matters most, however, is not the first emotion you feel, but how you respond next. That’s why we spoke