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

Sexual abuse, also referred to as molestation, is usually undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another. It is often perpetrated using force or by taking advantage of another. When force is immediate, of short duration, or infrequent, it is called sexual assault. The offender is referred to as a sexual abuser or (often pejoratively) molester. The term also covers any behavior by an adult or older adolescent towards a child to stimulate any of the involved sexually.

This is a hard question to answer. How does your father touch you? Where does he touch you? If you feel you may be a victim of sexual abuse you can reach out to local resources to help guide you, you can also reach out to us here at 7 cups for additional support

it certainly sounds like it... it depends on where, though. if its a pat on the knee, it is not sexual abuse. if its somewhere he shouldnt touch, like the chest or other areas, then it is considered sexual abuse. if this ensues, contact someone instantly. give them details of the situation, remain strong, and keep in mind that it is not your fault at all. you can and will get through this. if needed, contact a therapist- or a doctor, if anything

Do you feel that the way he touches you is no appropriate? If yes and you are not in terms with it then it can be considered as sexual abuse

If he is touching you in an un appropriate way then yes! tell someone as soon as possible. This is not okay.

A hug is o.k.! Its a very good thing in fact! And you should accept it as such a good thig as it is. Any touching of your private areas would not be good! And abusive!

Where exactly does he touch you? But from what I see yes, it is. You should report it to someone immediately

That depends on how the touch is. As we learner in school, there is a good touch and a bad touch. So you need to figure out if it is a bad touch, if he is touching you in intense areas. Talk to your mother about it, or contact a helpline.

Only if its in ways that you dont like or feel akward, or uncomfortable. If it is uncomfortable or akward for you.. Please tell a trusted adult or call for help

I feel so it is. Depends on where and how he touches you. If you feel that the touch isn't good then it is sexual abuse aka molestation.