This article discusses the evolution of the concept and term 'grooming' in the context of child sexual exploitation. It traces the historical development of the term from its origins in the late 1970s and 1980s, when law enforcement began to recognize nonviolent techniques used by child molesters to gain access to and control of their victims. The article highlights the differences between grooming and seduction, the application of grooming in various contexts, and the importance of precise definitions. It also addresses the implications of grooming in legal and social contexts.
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