Home Invasion: Protecting Your Family in a Culture that's Gone Stark Raving Mad (Hardcover)

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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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (April 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595550070
• ISBN-13: 978-1595550071
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #585,735 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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77 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book!, April 15, 2005

By	Margaret Thomas "tygerkittn" (Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Someone at work once said "I may as well buy my kids "Grand Theft Auto" because they'll just sneak around and play it at their friend's houses anyway." I said "yes, but they'll be sneaking, they'll know they're sneaking, and they'll know they're sneaking because you don't approve of it and that it's wrong." People need to take responsibility and tell their children what is right and wrong, otherwise they won't know.
I was already following the advice in this great book, if society wants to corrupt my kids with "cultural terrorism" they'll have to get through me to do it.

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Guide To Raising Teens, August 2, 2005

By	Brian A. Wolters (Cabot, Arkansas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Home Invasion is one of the most thought provoking books on our culture war. Rebecca Hagelin basically lays it all out in sometimes frank language on the pressures facing our teens via the media and culture. She is not promoting 100% sheltering rather getting lazy parents motivated in standing up for what is truly good for our kids.

First of all, let me say that some people who have bashed this book have been very unfair and probably did not really read the book. This woman is not talking about sheltering or locking up your kids at all. Period. In fact, she encourages letting go of your kids and building trust and privileges. She stresses kids need to know right from wrong and to have limits. Go, go back and read this book cover to cover.

It is true that kids and teens are not allowed to grow up on their own. The current pop culture wants kids to learn about all kinds of sexuality at a very young age and they want them to look adult by 10! Ms. Hagelin points out many ways she has had to explain things to her kids that they really aren't ready for. Many of her examples are eye openers. What she points out in this book makes sense and if we parents don't take a stand now, the future of our country values is in grave danger.

There have been many books written on the current culture war and many want to draw a line along party lines. Ms. Hagelin makes no secrets as to how she votes however, she points out that there are many "family values Democrats" out there and this book should not offend those of another party. She truly believes that all parents, regardless of political party, race or religion should get involved on the family side of the culture war.

This is one of the best books currently out about how to fight the culture war for your family. A must buy!

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read! Don't miss the RESOURCE LIST in the back!, November 27, 2005

By	JaneLovesJesus (Heart of America: KS) - See all my reviews

By the time you read the book jacket, you know where Hagelin is coming from & you probably already have your mind made up which side of the culture war you are on.
Me? I'm fully on board with her philosophy, so there weren't alot of surprises. But it was a worthwhile -- and rather quick read. The best part for me was the reassurance that "I'm not alone" and Hagelin's encouragement to seek out like minded parents & encourage & support one another -- rather than just withdraw from the culture. I was also moved that Hagelin did not 'beat up' parents she disagreed with. She is strong in her convictions, yet gentle in her delivery.
To those who think she is "overprotecting" kids and not preparing them for life: Don't miss the amazing story of letting a group of teens on a bicycle trip. Or encouraging teens to take a road trip (I'm not going to explain it all here.) Hagelin truly shows that there is a big difference between fostering REAL maturity & real-world responsibility and simply exposing them to vulgarity. To put it another way: exposure to what is erroneous called "mature" themes is not what makes one mature.
I have a feeling she won't 'convert' her critics with this book, but it is a good booster shot for people already (at least partially) in her camp. Enjoy it & be encouraged!