They often have problems at home and suffer from low self-esteem. She had come from a neglectful family. This is common with all deviant subgroups by the way in which they get power, meaning and status with their peers. He cautions that not all subgroups are harmful. It is uncertain just how many teens may be dabbling in satanic cults.
Scientific research is limited, with only a few studies undertaken on teen involvement.
Most teenagers don't have these problems. There's a small group that are rebellious or get involved because of a lack of parental attention. A check of various social service agencies in Toronto who deal with adolescents found that teen fascination with satanic cults comes and goes. It's a phase some kids go through, a fascination with different kinds of music. The narcissism in satanism also appeals to some teenagers.