La hipersexualización infantil como síntoma del debilitamiento de la función paterna en la era digital.

Abstract

This research addresses childhood hypersexualization as a symptom of the weakening of the paternal function in the digital age. The objective was to analyze the impact of this weakening on childhood hypersexualization in order to understand how early screen exposure affects the ability to set limits, impacting children's growth and development. This research is relevant because hypersexualization is a current problem affecting childhood, as the paternal function is weakened and fails to adequately regulate the psyche, leading individuals to live impulsively and without boundaries. The research aimed to describe the characteristics of the digital age, identify its effects on childhood hypersexualization, and explain how the digital age impacts the paternal function. A qualitative approach was used, employing a descriptive method, which involved conducting semi-structured interviews with seven people, including parents, teachers, and clinical psychologists. The results showed that in the digital age, it is essential for parents to have a regulatory presence in children's lives, because screens do not function as a regulatory force. The absence of parental involvement leads to hypersexualized children due to a lack of regulation. These same children exhibited hyperactive and aggressive behaviors, as well as a low tolerance for waiting.