Ironically, the people most terrified of "that pervert" are often projecting their own fears or, in rare cases, their own tendencies. Studies on moral psychology suggest that individuals who are highly reactive to "perversion" in others often score higher on measures of sexual anxiety and moral absolutism.
If your child calls someone "that pervert," ask them what happened. Did someone show them something private? Or did someone simply wear a shirt they didn't like? Teaching the difference protects children from real abusers while preventing them from becoming bullies. that pervert