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

Hello. The intent of the toucing depends on where and how he touches you. If he touches you in on generic areas of your body such as the shoulders, arms, head, face and there in intent is affection then you can rethink the sexual abuse. However, if he touches you in the genitalia, or caress or gropes other areas of your body then that is sexual abuse. Listen to the vibe you get when he touches you and please confide in an adult you trust.

Most likely, even if it wasn't you should still talk to your dad about if it's making you uncomfortable.

If you are referencing touch in that way that is assumed (your genitals, any other sexually explicit sensitive areas) then yes. You should let someone you care about (and that will believe you) know immediately.

Yes if it makes you uncomfortable and if it is inappropriate touching it is. You should tell a trusted adult because sexual abuse is serious.

It depends on how and where he touches you. If you feel threatened in any way you should talk to someone immediately.

If this gets serious, It can be sexual abuse. Love is shown in many different ways, But once something makes you uncomfortable thats when you seek help.

it depends, before anything I just want to tell you that all fathers want for their kids is to be happy and comfortable around them. no one can answer this question besides your dad's actions. 1-mention to him that it makes you uncomfortable. 2- talk about parents sexually abusing their and see how he reacts, does he have an excuse for these parents? 3- think about this, if your mother had touched you in the same way, would you feel threatened? or sexually abused? you could be having these thoughts just because of the gender 1-

It really depends on where he touches you and how he touches you. And if it makes you uncomfortable just tell him to stop

I think it is normal for families to be affectionate with each other, but there is limits to that affection. Is it ok for dad to give a hug and kiss on the cheek to his teenage daughter? How about snuggling with her on the couch during a movie? I think the answer to these types of questions all depend on the motive. If dad is doing it out of love for his children and nothing more, than I believe it is good and OK. But if he is doing it to gain pleasure, or to replace some missing affection in his life, then it may be a problem and inappropriate.

How would you define this touching? I believe if this touching brought you to this thread, then there is a problem that needs to be addressed. We are not aware of the details so, I recommend you talk to a trusted adult. If you feel uncomfortable when he touches you, then there is underlying problems. I am not sure where you are talking about but if he is sexually touching you, then yes, that is sexual abuse. If you even have to question it, then that is a definite sign. Please go talk to a trusted adult, school counselor, teacher, etc. I was raped about a year ago and it actually took me a month to actually say out loud that I was raped. I did not open up about this or get help with it until a few months ago so I urge you to reach out right now. Please feel open to message me if you need to talk and keep me posted. Be strong and the best thing to learn from my mistake, speak up please. ❤️