When did pedophilia first become recognized as immoral

The perception of pedophilia has shifted significantly throughout history, with views on child sexuality and relationships varying widely across cultures and time periods. In ancient societies, such as Ancient Greece, relationships between adult men and adolescent boys were sometimes culturally accepted, albeit not universally, and were often framed within specific social and pedagogical contexts. However, as societal norms evolved, particularly with the rise of Christianity and the establishment of more structured concepts of morality and family, the perception of relationships involving minors began to change. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, psychological and legal frameworks began to classify such behavior as immoral and harmful. The burgeoning understanding of child protection, rights, and the psychological impact of adult-child sexual relationships led to a stronger societal condemnation of pedophilia. The modern conceptualization of pedophilia as a psychological disorder, alongside laws criminalizing sexual relationships with minors, emerged more distinctly in the 20th century, particularly with the establishment of laws and societal movements dedicated to child protection in the latter half of the century. Overall, while there is no single date marking the recognition of pedophilia as immoral, the shift towards seeing it as such took place over several centuries, with significant developments occurring in the late 19th and 20th centuries.