The New Youth Subculture
- 28 pages
- © Don Rimer 2009
The Teenage Dabbler: Behavior Indicators
- Suicide/Attempted suicide
- Fascination with death
- Frequent runaway
- Confidential phone calls
- Alienation from family
- Violent & aggressive behavior
- Obnoxious & anti-social
- Secret messages/diary
- Mysterious new friends
- Self mutilation
- Bizarre cruelty
- Fascination with weapons
- Drug and alcohol abuse
- High truancy rate
Symptoms Characterizing Occultic Ritual Abuse
- Preoccupation with death
- Aggressive play that has a marked sadistic quality
- A mutilation theme dominates play-time
- Family pets or other animals are harmed
- Preoccupation with the devil, magic, potions, and spells
- Songs and chanting that are sexual or bizarre
- Numbers or letters written backwards, characteristic of the “Devil’s Alphabet”
- Discussion of participation in a “religious ceremony”
- Reference to people dressed in costumes, robes, and masks
- Symbols carved, burnt, or tattooed on the child’s body
- Occult symbols drawn on walls, books, and clothing
- Jewelry, make-up, and clothing reflect an occultic theme
- Behavior is disruptive, disrespectful, and disobedient
- Refusal to participate in the family religious affiliation
- An obsession with occult books, games, music, and movies
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Characteristics of Youth Who Have Caused School-Associated Violent Deaths
- Has a history of tantrums and uncontrollable, angry outbursts
- Characteristically resorts to name calling, cursing, or abusive language
- Habitually makes violent threats when angry
- Has previously brought a weapon to school
- Has a background of serious disciplinary problems at school and in the community
- Has a background of drug, alcohol, or other substance abuse or dependency
- Is on the fringe of his or her peer group with few or no close friends
- Is preoccupied with weapons, explosives or other incendiary devices
- Has previously been truant, suspended, or expelled from school
- Displays cruelty to animals
- Has little or no supervision and support from parents or a caring adult
- Has witnessed or been a victim of abuse or neglect in the home
- Has been bullied and/or bullies or intimidates peers or younger children
- Tends to blame others for difficulties and problems that she/he causes her/himself
- Consistently prefers TV shows, movies, or music expressing violent themes and acts
- Prefers reading materials dealing with violent themes, rituals, and abuse
- Reflects anger, frustration, and the dark side of life in school essays or writing projects
- Is involved with a gang or an antisocial group on the fringe of peer acceptance
- Is often depressed and/or has significant mood swings
- Has threatened or attempted suicide
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