Another thing to consider is the fact that people with money have the resources to cover up whatever/whenever need be. When I was a CASA (court appointed special advocate) the cases of child abuse were more likely female single parents. But I don't know what the reports are of studies of what gender is most likely to abuse a child. And then what about same sex couples raising children... are males more likely to abuse a child, or is a 2 female parents with child more likely? Jabber, I'm sorry to hear about the perpetuation of abuse from generation to generation, and that you personally are a victim (survivor?) of child abuse.