Your child might feel bad, when he or she is not provided with his favorite kids clothes or is not allowed to join the summer kids camps. But, if you realize that your child is under depression, the most probable reason for it could be that he or she is physically abused. This is the common cause of depression, especially amongst boys under the age of 13 years. So, how to handle this critical situation emerging in your child’s life and is capable of shattering his world?  

It is important to have a good communication bond with your child. This always helps him to share his problems with you. However, the problem of sexual exploitation is not as small as routine issues. The person involved in this crime might overpower your child and threaten him to keep it a secret. Thus, you need to be a careful parent and watch the activities taking place in his life. 

You must carefully analyze the behavior of your child in the presence of different people visiting your house. It is highly probable that your child feels uncomfortable in front of the culprit. The person involved in the sin may be a family friend, relative or a domestic help and thus, you have the right to suspect each and every person surrounding your life.  

There is no use to force your child to reveal the name of the sinner. This might add to his distress and lead to undesirable situations. You can make him realize that you are always there with him and nobody is capable of harming his life. Make sure that you spend considerable amount of time to reassure him about your presence. If both the parents are working, it is necessary to hire the services of nanny agencies to provide a faithful nanny to your child.  

Child abuse might hamper the growth of your child and thus, you need to soon find a solution for this.