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Families impacted by a child/young person's online sexual behaviour

A supportive space for parents, carers, and family members of children or young people (under 21, or under 24 with learning disabilities) who have got into trouble for their online sexual behaviour.  
 
If your post relates to an adult rather than a young person, the Forum team may decide move it to a more appropriate topic folder on the forum. This helps ensure you receive the most relevant support for your situation and allows this space to remain focused on the needs of those impacted by a young person’s online sexual behaviour. 


We know that some forum users are going through a lot of trauma and stress. Please be aware that some people will find certain posts upsetting.

If you need support, please contact our confidential Stop It Now helpline:

  • Call 0808 1000 900: Monday to Thursday 9am to 9pm, Friday 9am to 5pm
  • Visit stopitnow.org.uk/helpline to send us a secure message or use our live chat
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Pinned: Welcome to our new topic folder “Impacted by a young person’s online sexual behaviour”

by Lucy from Stop it Now! on Thu April 10, 2025 4:06pm

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by BewilderedMum
Tue May 6, 2025 8:50pm

Feel like i should be doing more but it's hard?

by Absolutely heartbroken... on Sun May 18, 2025 2:31pm

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by Absolutely heartbroken...
Sun May 18, 2025 9:55pm

Children should be dealt with differently

by Ajustcopingparent on Sun May 11, 2025 8:02am

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by Alison20
Fri May 16, 2025 9:17pm

Should they just carry on as normal untill charges

by Absolutely heartbroken... on Sun May 11, 2025 10:21am

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by Crushed
Tue May 13, 2025 1:23pm

Hello

by ThisTooShallPass on Fri May 2, 2025 9:22pm

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by Heartisbreaking
Fri May 9, 2025 10:20pm

14 months later

by Justdontknow on Fri May 2, 2025 3:09pm

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by Heartisbreaking
Fri May 9, 2025 10:06pm

My sons world falling apart

by Ajustcopingparent on Wed May 7, 2025 7:24am

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by Ajustcopingparent
Sun May 11, 2025 7:43am

Signing at the police station

by Absolutely heartbroken... on Mon April 28, 2025 5:48pm

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by 26a20
Sat May 3, 2025 9:34pm

Son arrested my story

by Therese on Fri May 2, 2025 6:18pm

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by Absolutely heartbroken...
Sat May 3, 2025 9:28am

My story (to help this chat get started)

by Ajustcopingparent on Mon April 14, 2025 10:48pm

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by Ajustcopingparent
Mon April 28, 2025 10:41pm

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