Kathmandu, Nov. 29 -- Children's understanding of sexual exploitation and abuse remains largely superficial and heavily age-dependent, according to a study by Child Workers in Nepal Concerned Centre (CWIN-Nepal) released on Saturday.

The research shows that although many children have heard terms related to abuse, their awareness rarely translates into practical knowledge or the ability to recognise, avoid or report harmful situations.

Children aged 12 to 14 were mostly unfamiliar with basic concepts such as "good touch" and "bad touch." Those aged 15 and above recognised the terms but often lacked clarity about what constitutes abusive behaviour, coercion or exploitation. Children tend to learn about these issues informally from person...