It would seem some women, even those with children, remain confused about what key activity preceded their ‘falling’ pregnant.
Our thanks to Toy Soldiers for this. Professor James Ogloff, a psychologist, met with the woman, and rationalized her behaviour (we assume in court, though this is not specifically stated):
Professor Ogloff found the woman had not been acting in a predatory way or been driven by a deviant sexual desire, but instead had allowed her feelings of care and nurturing for the boy to develop into a sexual relationship.
The psychologist said the woman had been a supportive and caring parent with no prior convictions who failed to recognise her feelings for the boy were completely inappropriate.
Professor Ogloff did not believe the woman suffered from a paedophilic disorder and was unlikely to reoffend.
We only need do a gender switch to realise the lack of moral agency attributed to the woman:
Professor Ogloff found the man had not been acting in a predatory way or been driven by a deviant sexual desire, but instead had allowed his feelings of care and nurturing for the girl to develop into a sexual relationship.
The psychologist said the man had been a supportive and caring parent with no prior convictions who failed to recognise his feelings for the girl were completely inappropriate.
Professor Ogloff did not believe the man suffered from a paedophilic disorder and was unlikely to reoffend.
