Following a review of literature pertaining to children who exhibit inappropriate sexual behaviour toward other children, we will focus on the notion of gender and address the lack of attention paid to the gender factor in the conceptualization of such conduct as well as in associated intervention programs. Given that most offenders are boys, it is our intention to apply the social learning theory to highlight the pivotal role that a father plays as a role model in terms of (a) paternal influence behind incidences of inappropriate behaviour on the one hand; and (b) the father’s potential to engender more healthy behaviour on the other. Specifically, we will demonstrate how problematic sexual conduct finds its roots within the family milieu in that it is often manifested by parent-child interaction leading to abuse. We will outline how the process of victimization contributes to the development and continued presence of abusive conduct. In order to bring about improvements to intervention programs and to place the gender factor in the forefront of our efforts, we will propose Interactive Parent-Child Training as an intervention model to build upon the cognitive behavioural therapy already developed for the above clients.