[supercat]

Is rape defined by a behavior? Is prostitution defined by a behavior? Is polygamy defined by a behavior? Are not all of these sexual behaviors? If any of the practitioners failed to engage in any of these behaviors, would they still be described by the term?

A pedophile is someone with an inappropriate sexual attraction toward children. A child molester is someone who engages in inappropriate sexual activities with children. The former is described by the attraction; the latter by the action.

[Lucky Dog]

A pedophile is someone with an inappropriate sexual attraction toward children.

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pedophilia -- Sexual fondness and activity of adults with children.pedophilia is a form of paraphilia (deviant sexual behaviour). ---The On-line Medical Dictionary

Definition of Pedophilia --Pedophilia: People with pedophilia have fantasies, urges or behaviors that involve illegal sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children (generally age 13 years or younger). Pedophilic behavior includes undressing the child, encouraging the child to watch the abuser masturbate, touching or fondling the child's genitals and forcefully performing sexual acts on the child. Some pedophiles are sexually attracted to children only (exclusive pedophiles) and are not attracted to adults at all. Some pedophiles limit their activity to their own children or close relatives (incest), while others victimize other children. Predatory pedophiles may use force or threaten their victims if they disclose the abuse. Health care providers are legally bound to report such abuse of minors. ---MedTerms.com Medical Dictionary