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[[The Family]]'s practices and teachings have alienated many second-generation members of [[The Family International]], who have left in large numbers to pursue secular careers. There is a great deal of anti-Family sentiment among many of those who have left, including threats to legally pursue alleged physical and sexual [[:Category:Abusers|abusers]], whom, it is thought, may have been shielded from prosecution by the group's leadership.
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[[The Family]]'s practices and teachings have alienated many '''second-generation''' members of [[The Family International]], who have left in large numbers to pursue secular careers. There is a great deal of anti-Family sentiment among many of those who have left, including threats to legally pursue alleged physical and sexual [[:Category:Abusers|abusers]], whom, it is thought, may have been shielded from prosecution by the group's leadership.
  
 
The generational divide is significant, and at times some second-generation ex-members find it more significant than a shared ideological base. This often results in wholesale rejection of the "[[First Generation Adult|first generation]]", even those who have left and who have similar qualms with The Family.
 
The generational divide is significant, and at times some second-generation ex-members find it more significant than a shared ideological base. This often results in wholesale rejection of the "[[First Generation Adult|first generation]]", even those who have left and who have similar qualms with The Family.
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As former [[Missionary Kids|missionary kids]], this second generation of former members have now become adults. Many have returned to the country of their citizenship and have, thus, become [[Third Culture Kids]] (TCKs).  
 
As former [[Missionary Kids|missionary kids]], this second generation of former members have now become adults. Many have returned to the country of their citizenship and have, thus, become [[Third Culture Kids]] (TCKs).  
  
Many of these former second-generation members have kept in communication with each other. A notable example of this is their use of the site [[MovingOn|MovingOn.org]]. The Family prefers to call these former members who speak against them "[[apostates]]", but many resent this label, as most never chose to join the group in the first place (they were born into it) and thus cannot rightly be called apostates.
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Many of these former second-generation members have kept in communication with each other. A notable example of this is their use of the site [[MovingOn|MovingOn.org]]. The Family prefers to call these former members who speak against them "[[apostate]]s", but many resent this label, as most never chose to join the group (they were born into it) and thus suggest they cannot rightly be called apostates.
  
 
==Second Generation Adult (SGA)==
 
==Second Generation Adult (SGA)==
The term "SGA" is commonly used with respect to Family affairs. The term is nothing more than it implies: These are either current or former members who were born and raised in The Family International and are now adults.
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The term "'''SGA'''" is commonly used, especially within The Family International, to describe current or former members who were born and raised in [[cult]] and are now adults. Within The Family, the term specifically applies to those who fit this description and are at least 21 years old. Members from ages 18 to 20 are called [[Young Adult]]s (YAs).
  
 
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Revision as of 01:43, 23 June 2006

The Family's practices and teachings have alienated many second-generation members of The Family International, who have left in large numbers to pursue secular careers. There is a great deal of anti-Family sentiment among many of those who have left, including threats to legally pursue alleged physical and sexual abusers, whom, it is thought, may have been shielded from prosecution by the group's leadership.

The generational divide is significant, and at times some second-generation ex-members find it more significant than a shared ideological base. This often results in wholesale rejection of the "first generation", even those who have left and who have similar qualms with The Family.

As former missionary kids, this second generation of former members have now become adults. Many have returned to the country of their citizenship and have, thus, become Third Culture Kids (TCKs).

Many of these former second-generation members have kept in communication with each other. A notable example of this is their use of the site MovingOn.org. The Family prefers to call these former members who speak against them "apostates", but many resent this label, as most never chose to join the group (they were born into it) and thus suggest they cannot rightly be called apostates.

Second Generation Adult (SGA)

The term "SGA" is commonly used, especially within The Family International, to describe current or former members who were born and raised in cult and are now adults. Within The Family, the term specifically applies to those who fit this description and are at least 21 years old. Members from ages 18 to 20 are called Young Adults (YAs).

Family Age Classifications
Baby | Toddler | Younger Child (YC) | Middle Child (MC) | Older Child (OC) | Junior End Time Teen (JETT) | Junior Teen (JT)

Senior Teen (ST) | Young Adult (YA) | Second Generation Adult (SGA) | First Generation Adult (FGA)


Superseded: Adult | Experimental Adult (EA)