This article discusses the historical and contemporary use of the terms 'grooming' and 'seduction' in the context of child sexual abuse. It highlights the evolution of the term 'grooming' since its introduction in the 1980s and its widespread adoption in professional literature. The article also examines the archaic uses of 'seduction' and argues for the continued use of both terms to describe non-forceful techniques used by offenders. The author suggests that prospective studies could help distinguish risky behaviors from non-risky ones in environments with children.
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