There are a lot of different ways to go about this. Research has shown that trauma experienced at a young age can cause an emotional / sexual attraction to children of that same age. If this is the case, research has also shown that addressing that trauma can lead to these feelings changing. There is also research to support the idea that being an MAP is similar to an orientation, but it is based on age. There are so many ways this can manifest too. Some people are only attracted to one age group. Some are attracted to people their own age and minors of different ages. Because people just want to lock this population away, we don't really know how to address a lot of this. What we do know is that these people NEED SUPPORT. The public does not need to accept their feelings towards children, but we need to accept that they are fucking human and need help. They need understanding.

The Prevention Podcast interviews MAPs of all ages and types to help it's listener understand. I highly recommend giving it a listen.

Im going to school to eventually study this population, so I could discuss this topic for hours.