GAYER MANNEQUIN MARK

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Doesn’t it just suck when you try to tell an addicted loved one how their actions affect you but they’re genuinely so out of it that they just laugh at your tears and completely tune you out

BITE stands for Behavior Control, Information Control, Thought Control, and Emotional Control.

The more points a group “scores” on the model, the more of a cult it is.

I think this model is the best one for several reasons:

It’s more nuanced than “cult” or “not cult” and doesn’t make false equivalences between groups

It’s versatile, applying to groups big and small, and cults of all kinds, religious, political, financial, etc.

This is a great example of Thought Control used by cults whenever they’re confronted with criticism.

It’s tricky with parenting, because parents have to control their children’s lives to start with, since newborns are incapable of taking care of themselves.

A healthy parent will gradually relinquish control as their child grows and becomes more capable. And even while they’re in charge, they will treat their child with honesty and transparency and respect. They’ll prepare their child for independence, giving them the tools they need to live their own life.

Themed Bubble baths, bedtime stories and making flower crowns in the backyard

Being able to curl into the embrace of another and knowing they’ll be there to protect you from everything that scares you at night

to show the stupidest and messiest version of yourself and knowing you’ll be loved regardless

An unconditional love I’d say