Epstein files are not limited to west society but all over the world When the Jeffrey Epstein files came into the spotlight, the world was shocked. Powerful names, educated individuals, and globally respected personalities were suddenly linked to something deeply disturbing.

It made people question everything.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth…

Is this darkness only limited to the West? Or does it exist silently within our own society too?

Recently, Firdous Jamal made a controversial statement suggesting that a heroine should be a teenage girl, someone young enough to “excite” the audience.

This is not just a statement.

This is a mindset.

And the real question is , why are such thoughts normalized?

Why do people with influence, respect, and a voice in society promote ideas that quietly validate harmful thinking?

The reality is, these issues are not limited to famous people. They exist around us in our neighborhoods, sometimes even within our own families. Not every predator looks dangerous. Some hide behind respect, relationships, and trust.

And that’s what makes it more terrifying.

Children often don’t even understand what’s happening to them. Sometimes they are silenced. Sometimes they are not believed.

And sometimes… they are blamed.

This needs to stop.

We, as a society, have a responsibility not just to talk about awareness, but to act on it. Parents must educate their children about boundaries, safety, and speaking up. More importantly, when a child speaks, we must listen. We must believe them.

No matter who the accused is.

No matter how close they are to us.

Because protecting a child is more important than protecting someone’s image.

And people who openly express such disturbing thoughts?

They should not be ignored. They should be called out immediately. Silence only gives them more space to exist.

This is not just a “Western problem.”

This is a human problem.

And unless we stop denying it,

it will continue to grow in the shadows of our own homes.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)