They were overwhelmed by the frantic questions parents were asking about Gothics and Satanism. The Gothic movement itself is a very dark, self-destructive course, designed to tear down personal and family morals. It glorifies everything that is dark and degrades everything that is good. Unfortunately, for the parents involved with teens of this cult, there don't seem to be any answers or help available. Cults are identified by their small membership and relatively new doctrine.
Sects are larger and more established.
The next larger and more established stage is a world religion. Please don't dismiss this as just a harmless phase. My husband and I have watched over the past year as our two beautiful, intelligent children have succumbed to this lifestyle. We have watched them lose interest in school and become involved in alcohol and drugs. We have found remnants of satanic rituals done in their rooms.