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A '''pedophile''' or '''paedophile''' (non-US spelling) is a person who is sexually attracted to [[children]] in prepubescence, but not infants. A pedophile who acts out his or her wishes in the form of molesting youngsters is committing a [[crime]] and breaking virtually all moral codes. Many acts of pedophilia are illegal in most countries throughout the world, such as viewing child [[pornography]] or engaging in sexual activities with minors (soliciting of minors.)

A '''pedophile''' or '''paedophile''' (non-US spelling) is a person who is sexually attracted to young [[children]]. A pedophile who acts out his or her wishes in the form of viewing child [[pornography]] or molesting youngsters is committing a [[crime]] and breaking virtually all moral codes.

Pedophilia has been considered a [[mental illness]] by the APA since 1994.<ref>[http://home.messiah.edu/~chase/h/articles/regenera/apa.htm Pedophilia No Longer a Disorder, Psychiatric Association Decides]</ref><ref>the American Psychiatric Association has stated is that an adult may engage in sex with a nine-year-old child, and if the adult is not bothered by what he is doing, then he has no reason to seek professional help. [http://home.messiah.edu/~chase/h/articles/regenera/dsm.htm] </ref>

Pedophilia used to be considered a [[mental illness]], but the APA changed its stance in 1994.<ref>[http://home.messiah.edu/~chase/h/articles/regenera/apa.htm Pedophilia No Longer a Disorder, Psychiatric Association Decides]</ref><ref>the American Psychiatric Association has stated is that an adult may engage in sex with a nine-year-old child, and if the adult is not bothered by what he is doing, then he has no reason to seek professional help. [http://home.messiah.edu/~chase/h/articles/regenera/dsm.htm] </ref>

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