Cult-proofing the children
More and more parents & teachers are coming to understand this: Kids at every age need two things: connection and education. Because they will find them, and follow whoever gives them a sense of connection, and they will believe whatever that person teaches them. Cult recruiters know it. They have always exploited this dynamic: finding the disaffected, the lonely, the disconnected, the kids--of whatever age--who feel unloved, unheard, unvalued, and inviting them to belong. Charles Manson knew... Sign in to see full entry.