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Originally Posted by beachGecko
Grooming means prepare or train for a particular activity.
I understand the connotations. But it’s legitimately applied in this case.
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No, it does not mean that. No one says, “I’m being groomed to run a marathon”.
grooming
/ˈɡruːmɪŋ/
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noun
1.
the practice of brushing and cleaning the coat of a horse, dog, or other animal.
"regular grooming is essential to the well-being of your dog"
2.
the action by a paedophile of preparing a child for a meeting, especially via an internet chat room, with the intention of committing a sexual offence.
"online grooming has become a growing cause for concern"
And from the Bar association
Definition
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) uses the following definition of grooming;7
Grooming is a method used by offenders that involves building trust with a child and the adults around a child in an effort to gain access to and time alone with her/him. In extreme ycases, offenders may use threats and physical force to sexually assault or abuse a child. More common, though, are subtle approaches designed to build relationships with families.