My dad likes to touch me. Is this sexual abuse?

Depends in what kind of way and what parts of your body. If his touch makes you feel uncomfortable and he knows it but he does it anyway it's definitely abuse. You should try to talk to him or at least to other members of your family, teachers, authorities about this situation. You don't have to accept any kind of touch which makes you feel uncomfortable.

It depends on how he touches you and where. If its a simple touch between father and child and he is simply showing familial affection, then that is not sexual abuse. If he touches you anywhere inappropriate and makes you feel uncomfortable then yes it is,

It depends on where he likes to touch you. If he touches you on shoulder, hand etc then it is sign of affection in most cultures. But if he likes to touch you on your private parts then it is sexual abuse

YES! if you are being touched in any way that you do not want to be that is inappropriate then yes! If you have a disability that prevents you from performing certain person tasks that hes helping you with then no. Bit if it goes beyond performing said task and makes you uncomfortable report him!

No sweetheart, that's molestation and could lead into rape. Make some calls because you don't need to be in that surrounding.

Unfortunately, based on the description you've give in your question, it would be impossible to give a conclusive and responsible answer to your question. "My dad likes to touch me" could mean so many things, so to draw any conclusions just on that would be dangerous. If you were able to talk to someone privately and maybe explain his actions more, you might be able to get a better idea of what's going on.

If he is touching you in areas that make you feel uncomfortable and they are areas that should not be touched. Then it might be sexual abuse. Please talk with another guardian about this! Don’t stay quiet.

Not entirely, but if he's touching anywhere thats inappropriate you should definetely tell someone about it.

Any contact between an older person and a child that is for the purposes of sexual stimulation and results in sexual gratification for the older person is considered sexual abuse. If your dad is touching you in that way, or even if you're not sure and it just makes you feel uncomfortable, then it is not appropriate. If you feel this way, I hope you are able to find someone who you trust and feel safe with, and tell them what is happening. If you don't have someone like that there are most likely local resources you can reach out to. Telling someone what is happening can be difficult, but it is an important step.

If he touches you without verbal consent then yes it is sexual abuse. If you give him any verbal consent to touching you than no it is not sexual abuse. Don't be afraid to say no and speak out.

First, I am so sorry that this happens to you, but the truth is that yes, this is sexual abuse. If you didn't consent to being touched, or you didn't want him to touch you where he did, then it is sexual abuse. No one should touch you without your express consent. It doesn't matter where he touched you or for how long, it's wrong and you should to talk to someone about it, maybe someone close to you that you trust. Whatever you end up doing, you can't let this continue any further than where it has gone, you deserve better.

Most of the time, sexual abuse comes from people we know and because of it, we're afraid to acknowledge it or reach out. Sometimes it's because we're not sure whether it's sexual abuse and it's harder to accept that it is because it comes from someone close. But it's sexual abuse if the touching is inappropriate and makes you feel uncomfortable. It also counts if it's inappropriate remarks about your body. If this is the case, then you should reach out to a trusted person or to the police and they will get you the help you deserve

If he's touching you inappropriately and you don't like it, yes it is. If not, he's probably just expressing care and concern in one of the ways he knows how to.

If he likes to touch you in inappropriate areas, it is considered sexual. If it feels sexual and awkward to you, and sometimes you don't like it, you shouldn't pretend to ignore it because that isn't okay either. Cuddling and sleeping with your child is okay till a certain age. After that it can become much more sexual than beforehand. I'd talk with your mom about this (if you can). She might have some insight.

I guess it depends on where he touches you. If he touches you in intimate areas then this is sexual abuse. If he touches you and you do not want him to then that is also sexual abuse. If you ask him to stop and he doesn't, again this would warrant sexual abuse. There are support groups out there that support people going through sexual abuse just as they support survivors of sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is not okay and you do not need to put up with it. Your Dad is an adult and should know better. Nothing excuses that behaviour. I encourage you to speak out.

Depends on the situation but most likely I would say yes. If it strays from something you're comfortable with, even if just remotely, then definitely. If it's just pure affectionate perhaps hugging, and your father tends to do that with any family members and is himself a very open and touchy, then still be on guard but it would likely be okay. However if you ever get a bad feeling from this, feels uncomfortable, or if you feel like your father's affectionate with perhaps only you or only a group of people that you're included in, such as your age range or your gender, than be very careful about this. And since you have this suspicion, always be ready to be able to distance yourself away if anything goes wrong.

Easy answer...NO. Physical contact between a father and daughter is a natural thing. Fathers wash, dress cuddle and love their daughters and physical contact and being able to express emotion is a positive thing for any child of either gender and should be encourages as part of learning how to express and receive emotion. Simple answer to a simple question. Growing up without that leaves people feeling uncared for and unable to express how they feel in return or uncomfortable to be able to do so. The only time its not ok is if it makes you feel ok, then it becomes a personal choice.

If you don't want him to touch you, if it's not with consent, then yes, it is sexual abuse. We encourage you to seek some help, go to the police and tell someone you trust, because that's a very serious crime. Also, it's important you seek professional mental health care, because such things can have a serious impact on your mental health. And if you need anything, don't hesitate on contacting a listener here or an online therapist. Take care of yourself and if you feel comfortable, you can look for some online support group of sexual abuse to help you find your strength.

Short answer, yes. Any form of unwanted physical contact is abuse, and you don't have to push yourself to go through it at all. If you've made your boundaries clear to him, and he still doesn't stop, it would be a good idea to get in touch with Child Help Services in your area. Sexual abuse is a punishable offense, as you may know. Once again, there is absolutely no need for you to bear with this, whether it is out of fear or a simple desire to preserve peace. Never let people take advantage of you, regardless of their relationship with you.

If this is not consensual it is sexual abuse. It is illegal and if you are negatively influenced by these actions then it it not ok. It should never happen and you must be careful around him because it is not ok what he is doing to you. If you are uncomfortable or upset about your father touching you and if it is not consensual then I assure you, it most definitely sexual abuse, sexual harassment and depending on you're circumstances, may be rape. And it is also incestual. Please stay safe and be careful. Report these criminal actions if you feel the need too.

Yeah if he is touching you in sexual way yes that is sexual abuse, if he is only touching your arm, or giving you a hug nope.

It's really hard to answer your question buddy like it can be a normal dad to child touch, or on the darker side, it can be a sexual lustful touch. being here we can't really decide what it is, it is something you will have to figure out self. Look for signs like how strong his grab is, are there any particular areas where he touches regularly, and how he is while he touches you, is normal or is he sort of taking pleasure out of it. As much as I would want to give you a clear answer, I can't. It's something you'll have to look for your own. If you need to talk about it, you are welcome to, I will be glad to hear you out.

Well, it can be or it can be not. It all depends on how he touches you? And how you feel after he touches you? Do you feel disgusted and uncomfortable? Do you think this is not appropriate behavior of him? If you feel a bit of fear of being around of him because of his touches. Then it is sexual abuse. But if you are comfortable then it's not. How does he behaves when he touches you? Is it normal or weird? And also the timings matter too? Do he touches you when you are alone if yes then you are in problem.

Sexual abuse does not have to involve sex, penetration, or nudity. Any time an adult or older person touches or handles a minor inappropriately, even if the minor doesn't seem to notice or mind, is problematic. Hugging, "playing," rubbing, lap-sitting, and any other physical contact might be considered abusive. Remember, sexual abuse need not involve touch at all—a minor can be sexually abused with words only, for example, or with a camera. It’s up to parents, family members, and friends to keep an eye out for the "grooming" behaviors in the adults who come into contact with a their minors.

It depends. But you have to distinguish between sexual abuse and an expression of love from your dad. I mean, if he likes to touch your hair, wipe your cheeks gently, I think this must be one of the way to show his love. But if he starts to touch your thighs, your chest, and all of those sensitive parts of your body, you must be aware! This could be the indicate of sexual abuse.

It sounds like it's possible, without knowing more about the context or type of touching it's hard to say. But if you feel uncomfortable with anything- anything at all- that's your system telling you that something is wrong, and needs to change. So I would definitely pay attention to that feeling, and know that it's completely valid to feel that way. You know you. Your feelings are important. If you can, try to write down some of what's going on and talk to yourself in a letter. What would you say? What would you say to a good friend who was feeling the same way you are? These are good ways to assess what's going on and what you can do.

There are a lot of nuances to sexual abuse, and abuse in general. Many questions need to be asked before you come to a final conclusion. Is this touching consensual? What is the nature of him touching you? When and how does this occur? If the touching is nonconsensual, that already presents a problem. Whether sexual or not, you have a right to your space and who gets to touch you. The nature of a touch depends on where it is and for how long, as well as considering the situation leading to it. Finally, a touch in public could be an embarrassment tactic - be wary of the context in which these touches occur, and in front of whom. I hope that you're okay!

It depends. Where is he touching you? If it is in the bathing suit area, then yes, that is abuse. If it is in a more innocuous area, such as the arms for example, then it could still be abuse depending on why your dad is doing it. Does he seem aroused? Is it part of a fetish? If so, it may be abuse. If the purpose is not for arousal, then there is one more question to ask. Have you told him this makes you uncomfortable and he continues to do it? In this case, it may be harassment. If the touching is on an innocent body part, is not for the purpose of arousal, and does not make you uncomfortable then everything is ok!

Sexual abuse can be considered as any act in which one individual tries to pressure someone into acts sexual in nature without the other person's consent or with someone below the age of consent. Kissing, fondling, digital penetration can come under can fit into the category of sexual abuse. Abuse has many connotations if its an area that is deliberately touched making you uncomfortable and scared then it most definitely it sexual abuse and also harassment. You might want to think what your boundaries are. What makes you comfortable and what makes you comfortable? You may also want to think what is the emotional and social impact of my dad treating me in this way? It is an offence and you can to do something about it in order for it to stop. As difficult and as uncomfortable as this is to talk about telling someone (e.g. an older adult you trust) may provide you with a chance to be listened to. There may be thoughts going through your mind about whether you will be believed or whether your dad will pose more of a danger if you share. This is a serious topic and you have the power to put an end to it. Sharing about uncomfortable experiences takes time and courage. RAINN is an example of an organizations that provides help for those who have experienced trauma. If wanting to communicate in an anonymous online environment please do not hesitate to communicate with one of our listeners or therapists on our site. We are here to listen and help you to express yourself!

Sexual abuse is anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. If your dad is touching you in a sexual way he is crossing your boundaries. Although he is your dad he is not entitled in any way to touch you in places that make you uncomfortable. This is not something any person should go through alone. If you have a friend or family member you trust to disclose this information with they can help you navigate through your healing process. There are many resources that can provide you support throughout this time. Please, seek local resources to begin your journey to healing.