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- Due to societal norms, there is hardly any discussion on sex—including safety—in the household.
- The perceived stigma attached to a victim has functioned as an escape tool for offenders.
- Poorer kids are more at risk than rich kids.
- In India a rising concern is the pressure children feel to perform well in school and college examinations, which can be seen as a form of emotional stress and abuse.
- Manufacturers exploit children as inexpensive labour.
- High incidence of malnourishment, child stunting and wasting.