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	'''Pedophilia''' (or '''paedophilia'''; Greek: παιδοφιλια, "love of boys"), in its modern definition, is a sexual attraction to prepubescent children. In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' ([[Pederasty\|pederast]], "boylover") and the verb ''paiderastein'' ("to love boys") were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "pedophilia" is derived), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> While the exact meaning of the word varies by context, it usually refers to the medical definition given in the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA); those who meet its diagnostic criteria are classed as pedophiles. The term for a sexual attraction to adolescents is "[[ephebophilia]]".		'''Pedophilia''' (or '''paedophilia'''; Greek: παιδοφιλια, "love of boys"), in its modern definition, is a sexual attraction to prepubescent children. In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' ([[Pederasty\|pederast]], "boylover") and the verb ''paiderastein'' ("to love boys") were respectively replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "pedophilia" is derived), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> While the exact meaning of the word varies by context, it usually refers to the medical definition given in the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA); those who meet its diagnostic criteria are classed as pedophiles. The term for a sexual attraction to adolescents is "[[ephebophilia]]".

	Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teenager who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most Western countries).		Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teenager who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most Western countries).

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	'''Pedophilia''' (or '''paedophilia'''; Greek: παιδοφιλια, "love of boys"), in its modern definition, is a sexual attraction to prepubescent children. In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' ([[Pederasty\|pederast]], "boylover") and the verb ''paiderastein'' ("to love boys") were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "pedophilia" ~~originates~~), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> While the exact meaning of the word varies by context, it usually refers to the medical definition given in the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA); those who meet its diagnostic criteria are classed as pedophiles. The term for a sexual attraction to adolescents is "[[ephebophilia]]".		'''Pedophilia''' (or '''paedophilia'''; Greek: παιδοφιλια, "love of boys"), in its modern definition, is a sexual attraction to prepubescent children. In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' ([[Pederasty\|pederast]], "boylover") and the verb ''paiderastein'' ("to love boys") were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "pedophilia" is derived), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> While the exact meaning of the word varies by context, it usually refers to the medical definition given in the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA); those who meet its diagnostic criteria are classed as pedophiles. The term for a sexual attraction to adolescents is "[[ephebophilia]]".

	Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teenager who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most Western countries).		Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teenager who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most Western countries).

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	Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teenager who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most Western countries).		Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teenager who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most Western countries).

	In many contemporary societies and cultures, the term "pedophile" is highly stigmatized. This spurs many pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative stereotypes.		In many contemporary societies and cultures, the term "pedophile" is highly stigmatized. This spurs many pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the prevaling negative stereotypes.

	Pedophilia's essence does not reside in exploitation, assault or harm to others, and some pedophiles look also for the child’s friendship and love.<ref>Lautmann, R. (1994). Attraction to children. Hamburg: Ingrid Klein.</ref><ref>Li, C. K. (1990).‘‘The main thing is being wanted’’: Some case studies on adult sexual experiences with children. Journal of Homosexuality, 20, 129–143.</ref><ref>Schmidt, G. (2002). The dilemma of the male pedophile. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 473–477.</ref><ref>Seto, M. (2012). Is pedophilia a sexual orientation? Archives of Sexual Behavior, doi:10.1007/s10508-011-9882-6.</ref>		Pedophilia's essence does not reside in exploitation, assault or harm to others, and some pedophiles look also for the child’s friendship and love.<ref>Lautmann, R. (1994). Attraction to children. Hamburg: Ingrid Klein.</ref><ref>Li, C. K. (1990).‘‘The main thing is being wanted’’: Some case studies on adult sexual experiences with children. Journal of Homosexuality, 20, 129–143.</ref><ref>Schmidt, G. (2002). The dilemma of the male pedophile. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 473–477.</ref><ref>Seto, M. (2012). Is pedophilia a sexual orientation? Archives of Sexual Behavior, doi:10.1007/s10508-011-9882-6.</ref>

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	Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teenager who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most Western countries).		Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teenager who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most Western countries).

	In many contemporary societies and cultures, the term "pedophile" is highly stigmatized. This spurs many ~~self-identified~~ pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative stereotypes.		In many contemporary societies and cultures, the term "pedophile" is highly stigmatized. This spurs many pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative stereotypes.

	Pedophilia's essence does not reside in exploitation, assault or harm to others, and some pedophiles look also for the child’s friendship and love.<ref>Lautmann, R. (1994). Attraction to children. Hamburg: Ingrid Klein.</ref><ref>Li, C. K. (1990).‘‘The main thing is being wanted’’: Some case studies on adult sexual experiences with children. Journal of Homosexuality, 20, 129–143.</ref><ref>Schmidt, G. (2002). The dilemma of the male pedophile. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 473–477.</ref><ref>Seto, M. (2012). Is pedophilia a sexual orientation? Archives of Sexual Behavior, doi:10.1007/s10508-011-9882-6.</ref>		Pedophilia's essence does not reside in exploitation, assault or harm to others, and some pedophiles look also for the child’s friendship and love.<ref>Lautmann, R. (1994). Attraction to children. Hamburg: Ingrid Klein.</ref><ref>Li, C. K. (1990).‘‘The main thing is being wanted’’: Some case studies on adult sexual experiences with children. Journal of Homosexuality, 20, 129–143.</ref><ref>Schmidt, G. (2002). The dilemma of the male pedophile. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 473–477.</ref><ref>Seto, M. (2012). Is pedophilia a sexual orientation? Archives of Sexual Behavior, doi:10.1007/s10508-011-9882-6.</ref>

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	Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teenager who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most Western countries).		Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teenager who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most Western countries).

	In many societies and cultures, the term "pedophile" is highly stigmatized. This spurs many self-identified pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative stereotypes.		In many contemporary societies and cultures, the term "pedophile" is highly stigmatized. This spurs many self-identified pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative stereotypes.

	Pedophilia's essence does not reside in exploitation, assault or harm to others, and some pedophiles look also for the child’s friendship and love.<ref>Lautmann, R. (1994). Attraction to children. Hamburg: Ingrid Klein.</ref><ref>Li, C. K. (1990).‘‘The main thing is being wanted’’: Some case studies on adult sexual experiences with children. Journal of Homosexuality, 20, 129–143.</ref><ref>Schmidt, G. (2002). The dilemma of the male pedophile. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 473–477.</ref><ref>Seto, M. (2012). Is pedophilia a sexual orientation? Archives of Sexual Behavior, doi:10.1007/s10508-011-9882-6.</ref>		Pedophilia's essence does not reside in exploitation, assault or harm to others, and some pedophiles look also for the child’s friendship and love.<ref>Lautmann, R. (1994). Attraction to children. Hamburg: Ingrid Klein.</ref><ref>Li, C. K. (1990).‘‘The main thing is being wanted’’: Some case studies on adult sexual experiences with children. Journal of Homosexuality, 20, 129–143.</ref><ref>Schmidt, G. (2002). The dilemma of the male pedophile. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 473–477.</ref><ref>Seto, M. (2012). Is pedophilia a sexual orientation? Archives of Sexual Behavior, doi:10.1007/s10508-011-9882-6.</ref>

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	'''Pedophilia''' (or '''paedophilia'''; Greek: παιδοφιλια, "love of boys"), in its modern definition, is a sexual attraction to prepubescent children. In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' ([[Pederasty\|pederast]], "boylover") and the verb ''paiderastein'' ("to love boys") were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "pedophilia" originates), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> While the exact meaning of the word varies by context, it usually refers to the medical definition given in the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA); those who meet its diagnostic criteria are classed as pedophiles. The term for a sexual attraction to adolescents is "[[ephebophilia]]".		'''Pedophilia''' (or '''paedophilia'''; Greek: παιδοφιλια, "love of boys"), in its modern definition, is a sexual attraction to prepubescent children. In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' ([[Pederasty\|pederast]], "boylover") and the verb ''paiderastein'' ("to love boys") were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "pedophilia" originates), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> While the exact meaning of the word varies by context, it usually refers to the medical definition given in the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA); those who meet its diagnostic criteria are classed as pedophiles. The term for a sexual attraction to adolescents is "[[ephebophilia]]".

	Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or ~~teen~~ who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most ~~western~~ countries).		Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teenager who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most Western countries).

	In many societies and cultures, the term "pedophile" is highly stigmatized. This spurs many self-identified pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative stereotypes.		In many societies and cultures, the term "pedophile" is highly stigmatized. This spurs many self-identified pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative stereotypes.

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	'''Pedophilia''' (or '''paedophilia'''; Greek: παιδοφιλια, "love of boys"), in its modern definition, is a sexual attraction to prepubescent children. In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' ([[Pederasty\|pederast]], "boylover") and the verb ''paiderastein'' ("to love boys") were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "pedophilia" originates), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> While the exact meaning of the word varies by context, it ~~commonly~~ refers to the medical definition given in the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA)~~. Those~~ who meet its diagnostic criteria are classed as pedophiles. The term for a sexual attraction to adolescents is [[ephebophilia]].		'''Pedophilia''' (or '''paedophilia'''; Greek: παιδοφιλια, "love of boys"), in its modern definition, is a sexual attraction to prepubescent children. In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' ([[Pederasty\|pederast]], "boylover") and the verb ''paiderastein'' ("to love boys") were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "pedophilia" originates), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> While the exact meaning of the word varies by context, it usually refers to the medical definition given in the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA); those who meet its diagnostic criteria are classed as pedophiles. The term for a sexual attraction to adolescents is "[[ephebophilia]]".

	Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" do not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teen who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most western countries).		Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" does not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teen who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most western countries).

	In many societies and cultures, the term "pedophile" is highly stigmatized. This spurs many self-identified pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative stereotypes.		In many societies and cultures, the term "pedophile" is highly stigmatized. This spurs many self-identified pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative stereotypes.

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	'''Pedophilia''' (or '''paedophilia'''; Greek: παιδοφιλια, "love of boys"), in its modern definition, is a sexual attraction to prepubescent children. In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' ([[Pederasty\|pederast]], "boylover") and the verb ''paiderastein'' ("to love boys") were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "pedophilia" originates), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> While the exact meaning of the word varies by context, it commonly refers to the medical definition given in the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The term for a sexual attraction to adolescents is [[ephebophilia]].		'''Pedophilia''' (or '''paedophilia'''; Greek: παιδοφιλια, "love of boys"), in its modern definition, is a sexual attraction to prepubescent children. In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' ([[Pederasty\|pederast]], "boylover") and the verb ''paiderastein'' ("to love boys") were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "pedophilia" originates), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> While the exact meaning of the word varies by context, it commonly refers to the medical definition given in the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Those who meet its diagnostic criteria are classed as pedophiles. The term for a sexual attraction to adolescents is [[ephebophilia]].

	~~Those who meet the diagnostic criteria on the right are classed as pedophiles.~~ Common usage do not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teen who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most western countries).		Common informal usage of the word "pedophilia" do not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teen who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most western countries).

	In many societies and cultures, the term pedophile is highly stigmatized. This spurs many self-identified pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative ~~stereotype~~.		In many societies and cultures, the term "pedophile" is highly stigmatized. This spurs many self-identified pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative stereotypes.

	Pedophilia's essence does not reside in exploitation, assault or harm to others, and some pedophiles look also for the child’s friendship and love.<ref>Lautmann, R. (1994). Attraction to children. Hamburg: Ingrid Klein.</ref><ref>Li, C. K. (1990).‘‘The main thing is being wanted’’: Some case studies on adult sexual experiences with children. Journal of Homosexuality, 20, 129–143.</ref><ref>Schmidt, G. (2002). The dilemma of the male pedophile. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 473–477.</ref><ref>Seto, M. (2012). Is pedophilia a sexual orientation? Archives of Sexual Behavior, doi:10.1007/s10508-011-9882-6.</ref>		Pedophilia's essence does not reside in exploitation, assault or harm to others, and some pedophiles look also for the child’s friendship and love.<ref>Lautmann, R. (1994). Attraction to children. Hamburg: Ingrid Klein.</ref><ref>Li, C. K. (1990).‘‘The main thing is being wanted’’: Some case studies on adult sexual experiences with children. Journal of Homosexuality, 20, 129–143.</ref><ref>Schmidt, G. (2002). The dilemma of the male pedophile. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 473–477.</ref><ref>Seto, M. (2012). Is pedophilia a sexual orientation? Archives of Sexual Behavior, doi:10.1007/s10508-011-9882-6.</ref>

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	In many societies and cultures, the term pedophile is highly stigmatized. This spurs many self-identified pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative stereotype.		In many societies and cultures, the term pedophile is highly stigmatized. This spurs many self-identified pedophiles to adopt names such as [[boylover]], [[Minor-attracted person (dictionary)\|minor-attracted adult]], [[girllover]], and [[childlover]], among others, to assist in differentiating themselves and their values from the negative stereotype.

	~~For information on child-love, see:~~
	*http://web.archive.org/web/20051101165116/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childlove_movement

	Pedophilia's essence does not reside in exploitation, assault or harm to others, and some pedophiles look also for the child’s friendship and love.<ref>Lautmann, R. (1994). Attraction to children. Hamburg: Ingrid Klein.</ref><ref>Li, C. K. (1990).‘‘The main thing is being wanted’’: Some case studies on adult sexual experiences with children. Journal of Homosexuality, 20, 129–143.</ref><ref>Schmidt, G. (2002). The dilemma of the male pedophile. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 473–477.</ref><ref>Seto, M. (2012). Is pedophilia a sexual orientation? Archives of Sexual Behavior, doi:10.1007/s10508-011-9882-6.</ref>		Pedophilia's essence does not reside in exploitation, assault or harm to others, and some pedophiles look also for the child’s friendship and love.<ref>Lautmann, R. (1994). Attraction to children. Hamburg: Ingrid Klein.</ref><ref>Li, C. K. (1990).‘‘The main thing is being wanted’’: Some case studies on adult sexual experiences with children. Journal of Homosexuality, 20, 129–143.</ref><ref>Schmidt, G. (2002). The dilemma of the male pedophile. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 473–477.</ref><ref>Seto, M. (2012). Is pedophilia a sexual orientation? Archives of Sexual Behavior, doi:10.1007/s10508-011-9882-6.</ref>
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			* [http://web.archive.org/web/20051101165116/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childlove_movement Childlove movement (Wikipedia - Wayback Machine)]

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	'''Pedophilia''' (or '''paedophilia'''; Greek: παιδοφιλια, "love of boys"), in its modern definition, is a sexual attraction to prepubescent children. In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' ([[Pederasty\|pederast]], "boylover") and the verb ''paiderastein'' ("to love boys") were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "pedophilia" originates), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> While the exact meaning of the ~~term~~ varies by context, it commonly refers to the medical definition given in the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The term for a sexual attraction to adolescents is [[ephebophilia]].		'''Pedophilia''' (or '''paedophilia'''; Greek: παιδοφιλια, "love of boys"), in its modern definition, is a sexual attraction to prepubescent children. In ancient Greek [[Homoerotic (dictionary)\|homoerotic]] poetry, the noun ''paiderastēs'' ([[Pederasty\|pederast]], "boylover") and the verb ''paiderastein'' ("to love boys") were replaced by ''paidophilēs'' and ''paidophilein'' (synonyms from which the term "pedophilia" originates), in order to fit the elegiac metre favored for the genre.<ref>K. J. Dover, ''Greek Homosexuality''; Harvard University Press, 1989; p. 50.</ref> While the exact meaning of the word varies by context, it commonly refers to the medical definition given in the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The term for a sexual attraction to adolescents is [[ephebophilia]].

	Those who meet the diagnostic criteria on the right are classed as pedophiles. Common usage do not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teen who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most western countries).		Those who meet the diagnostic criteria on the right are classed as pedophiles. Common usage do not follow the strict medical definitions of an adult or teen who is attracted to prepubescent children, but often refers to any adult who is attracted to, or has sexual contact with, any person under the age of consent, or the age of majority (16–18 years old in most western countries).