Prostitution of children in several countries and the rampant sale of pornographic material about children. shows that the level of sexual attraction to children is not uncommon. Nevertheless, Pedophilia as a form of sexual behavior is not expected to generally occur.

The cause of pedophilia is not known with certainty. But pedophilia often indicates an inability to deal with fellow adults So it can be said as a compensation for channeling sexual desire that cannot be channeled to adults. Most pedophiles suffer from sexual abuse in childhood.