Psychology In Seattle Podcast Am I A Pedophile, Oscars, and Child Existential Dread
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Mar 23, 2026 Tough personal confessions about a childhood sexual memory and whether parental behavior crossed boundaries are discussed. Film chatter includes Oscar predictions and debates about animated and Best Picture contenders. A parent's worry about a seven-year-old’s recurring death anxiety sparks practical approaches for soothing existential dread in children.
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Confession Of A Three Second Incident And A Disturbing Parental Game
- Listener confessed a childhood incident where at age 10 he briefly touched his one-year-old nephew's penis in the bath and then felt it was wrong and stopped.
- He also recalled his mother playing a game directing him to point his erect penis as a young child, suggesting possible modeled behavior or boundary violations.
Parental 'Game' Suggests Boundary Violation Worth Exploring
- Kirk and Humberto note the mother's game (directing an erect penis) is unusual and potentially sexually invasive even if culturally transmitted.
- They emphasize it's impossible to conclude intent from the memory, but the detail raises reasonable concern to explore in therapy.
Avoid Unsolicited Confession To The Nephew
- Do not contact the nephew unless there's a known reason; disclosure could cause harm and is unlikely to be necessary given the brief, single incident.
- Discuss the memory and parental boundary issues with your therapist rather than attempting unilateral amends.