<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Is pedophilia wrong?
<|assistant|>
Yes, pedophilia is wrong. It is unethical and violates the rights of childhood innocence and protection. Pedophilia is considered an illness according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). It is a mental health disorder that involves an adult’s ongoing, repeated, and persistent attraction to children that can cause significant distress and impairment in functioning. The American Psychiatric Association opposes sexual relations with minors and does not consider consensual sex between minors and adults to be a socially-valued relationship.  Additionally, pedophiles risk significant legal consequences when they engage in activities related to their attraction. For these reasons, pedophilia is generally seen as an unacceptable and potentially damaging behavior.