Home Invasion: Protecting Your Family In A Culture That's Gone Stark Raving Mad

by Rebecca Hagelin

Middle class moms and dads have long sought safety for their children in the nurturing haven of the cul-de-sac. Like a safe harbor at the edge of an angry sea, the suburban neighborhood is an environment of protection from the world and all its dangers. Or is it? In Home Invasion , Rebecca Hagelin proves that in today's all-consuming culture of corruption there is nowhere left to hide-American homes have already been invaded by this insidious enemy that seeks to twist our minds and poison our hearts through the unmonitored Internet, television, magazines, and music that our families ingest on a daily basis. Speaking as a nationally known social commentator and as a mother of three, Hagelin shows through specific examples and alarming statistics how the enemy has infected the family van, our neighborhood schools and textbooks, the stores in which we shop, and even the churches in which we worship. With warm words of encouragement and practical suggestions, she coaches parents on how to arm themselves with information, strategically plan the movements of their family members, secure allies in the battle, and most of all, muster the guts and the resolve to lead their families to victory against the great beast.

Genres: Parenting, Religion

266 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2005

Reviews

[Tatie Punkinhead · Rating 1 out of 5]

Some good points but very judgementally written and was really broadsided by the random political rant. This book is all over the place and i would not recommend it.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Every parent should read this book. I took pages of notes. I feel like I was being swept along on the culture's current, slowly being dragged under (because, hey everyone does it), and then I grabbed onto a tree branch by reading this book. And I don't even think that I was that influenced by the world! I have now vowed to protect my kids from the cultural terrorism that is infiltrating itself into the world around us.

Some points of the book:

*View the curriculum for the school's sex ed class--if you don't like it opt your child out! Providing our kids with information on sex is our job as parents.
*Set limits on everything from video content to t.v. viewing to how our kids dress--and stick with them.
*Accused of "sheltering" my children... of being "protective."--You bet I am! It's my job to protect my children.
*Be intimately involved in the details of our children's lives--spend a lot of time together as a family.
*Take control, listen not to the voices of the culture, or of your friends, but to that inner voice, the one God gave you as a parent, the voice that instinctively tells you to protect your children.
*Read what your kids read, watch what they watch. Listen to their music.
*Each day resolve to stand true to the things in which I believe.
*Someone is going to be pouring habits, values, and emotions into your children. Let that someone be you.

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

ANYONE who is concerned about the welfare of their children, their community or their homes MUST read this WONDERFUL commentary on our culture and all that is wrong with it. The thing I love most about this book is not that she details everything wrong with our society, but that she details it with statistics AND gives the reader SUGGESTIONS on how to better our situation. I bought two copies for those that wish to borrow it.

[Sarah Wade · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finally finished this one, not b/c it's bad but b/c I just haven't been in a "reading" mood.

This is really great. It's all about the degrading media and what to do about it in your family. Anyone with families and irritated at everything out there should read it. There were a few recommendations in it that I can't wait to read as well.

[Maryanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rebecca Hagelin knows her stuff. The book gives excellent information that can help give the determination needed to remain firm on the NO WAY's that are so important to inforce in the teen and pre-teen years. Sometimes it's easier to give in, this book reminds why it's love not to.

[Jeffjenny]

So far it's a bit extreme... but has some good points. I am still in the beginning chapters

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent....a must read for all parents or anyone working with children or youth....discusses the importance of instilling values in today's society.

[Traci · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for every family! Great practical advice for defending your family and getting involved.

[Christina]

I'm a bit leery of this book, but I also want to see what she has to say.

[Ratforce]

Because you are interested in books on Christian family building, you may enjoy this title which explores methods to insulate Christian families from negative influences.

[Ama · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has some good suggestions.

[Nancy]

FT 3/2015. On Board.