Dear doctor, feeling guilty about her 11 years old daughter who told her that she was sexually abused some years back by her relative. Now as the child is getting aware of the abuse and want to share it with her parents. What should be the reaction of parents so that child comes out of this mental pressure before taking her to any counselling?

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