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Yup. Fundamentally, being attracted to children isn't any different from a foot fetish. They can't change how their brain is wired, and they're not monsters for feeling that way. They should absolutely be able to seek help without concern.
And, while I believe the AI gen stuff is disgusting, if it prevents a real child from being abused... Idk, it's a super nuanced issue.
Now, that all changes if they start trying to act on those feelings.