I’ve been reading about sex dolls designed for children. The idea alone makes me want to vomit. What could possibly lead someone to think that this is an acceptable thing? I just cannot wrap my head around it. If I’m being honest, it makes me really angry.
When I first heard of child sex dolls, I thought it was just a show of someone’s sick, twisted sense of humor. A place where you could go to get the joke that no one else would accept. But the more I read, the more I realized that this stuff was real. People were creating these dolls that look like infants and toddlers and selling them. I mean, why would someone make something like this?
The answer, as I later learned, is complex and often rooted in deeper, underlying issues. For some, these dolls represent a way to avoid engaging in sexual activities with real children, as they cannot fully understand the psychological harm of such an action. Others are seeking a form of attachment that they may not be able to obtain in a real-life relationship due to various reasons.
It breaks my heart to think that people are resorting to such behaviors, not only as a way to cope, but also as a way to seek approval and acceptance. The underlying issues that can often lead to such behaviors can range from psychological trauma and neglect, to physical and mental disabilities.
So the real problem lies not with the actual dolls, sex dolls but with why people turn to child sex dolls in the first place. We need to put our energies into understanding the reasons behind why someone would turn to such a doll, and addressing those issues, instead of just isolating the dolls and their makers as the source of the problem.
Furthermore, in recent news, I’ve seen that several countries, such as Australia, have just introduced new laws to make it illegal to possess or manufacture child sex dolls. This is a huge step in the right direction, for sure, but we need to continue to push forward and enact legislation on a global scale to ensure that these dolls are no longer an option for those in need.
Also, we need to focus on programs that can provide protection and foster responsible relationships between children and adults. But perhaps most importantly, we need to open up the lines of communication between adults and children, to ensure that they are aware of their rights and boundaries. If something feels wrong, it probably is. We need to get comfortable with talking about these issues in a safe, accepting space so that the youth can understand how to protect and respect their own bodies.
Finally,we need to provide resources to adults who may be struggling with emotional issues that are preventing them from forming healthy, meaningful relationships with another human. It’s okay to ask for help, and there are resources out there waiting for us. We can also take the initiative to reach out to those who are living in our communities, and offer them support in whatever way possible.