Going to a relative's home is also a safe alternative. For more information on runaways, or where to go if you have run away from home, please contact a teen counseling center in your area. Adolescent Involvement in Cults Teens may get involved in cults or gangs because they need a sense of belonging and friendship. Parents can encourage their teens not to follow the crowd and to be more secure in their abilities. When you're insecure, sometimes you let others make your decisions for you, or you follow the crowd.
Cults can give teens a sense of higher purpose and a feeling that there is order in the world.
If parents are concerned about their teen's involvement in a cult or gang, they should talk openly about their concerns with their teen. If further help is needed, please consult a professional counselor in your area. Family Conflict Conflict within families is a normal occurrence. No family runs smoothly all of the time. By recognizing that individuals develop patterns of behavior, it is easier to understand the reaction when conflicts arise.