In the 1980s, protecting the safety of children became a paramount concern. It was the one issue that could unite even the most disparate factions of society, from radical leftists to Christian conservatives. But the movement to protect children quickly morphed into an all-consuming panic that pushed parents, therapists, and police to view all children as victims—even if the children claimed otherwise.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices