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All of my kids were sexually abused, but only one has acted out and he started at the age of three when he wouldn't know any better. He still struggles at 14 even after much treatment. Learned or not, it still puts the other child at unnecessary risk.
There are families without younger children where this child can learn and heal from his past and no continue this pattern. I think putting him with a younger child is risky for both children. I do not think this child is hopeless. I do think it's a bad idea to place him with an 8 year old.
Foster Cline's Can this Child Be Saved is an excellent book. If you haven't had a chance to read it, I would.
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