
Parental alienation generally occurs during or after a divorce, child custody battle, or other family conflict, and usually involves the child s aligning themselves with the parent they feel is more loving, or whom they believe will give them the best life. Parental alienation is a serious problem because it can lead to the child feeling isolated, anxious, and depressed. It can also result in the child having difficulty forming and maintaining relationships. If you are a parent who is currently going through or has gone through a divorce, you may be feeling a range of intense emotions. You may feel scared, alone, and confused about what is happening. You may also feel like you are in the middle of a battle that you can never win. It is important to understand that you are not alone in this experience.
Divorce can be difficult, especially when children are involved. Some divorced couples are able to share the care of their children and raise them effectively, while others may find that one parent tries to turn the child against the other. If you have a reasonable ex-partner, you may be able to come to an amicable resolution. However many parents go through something called parental alienation during a divorce. Parental alienation is when one parent tries to turn the child against the other parent. Parental alienation has been previously been viewed as simply a common byproduct of failed relationships that is marked by feelings of bitterness. However, it is now an internationally recognized form of parental psychological abuse that goes against the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention on the rights of the child.
What is Parental Alienation?
Parental alienation is a type of psychological manipulation that can occur when a child is encouraged to fear, disrespect, or hate a parent or other family member. This may happen when one parent tries to turn the child against the other parent, or when a child is exposed to conflict between parents.
Parental alienation can have a negative impact on the child’s mental and emotional health. This can be done through a variety of methods, including but not limited to:
- Speaking badly about the other parent to the child
- Limiting or preventing the child from seeing the other parent
- Encouraging the child to take sides in the divorce
- Eliminating any presence of the other parent from the child’s life
- The parent may limit affection and attention with the child to encourage the child to chose their side.
Why Does It Occur?
It can be difficult to understand why a parent would try to keep their child from having a relationship with the other parent, but it’s important to remember that there are many cases where it is necessary for a child or parent to limit contact with the other parent for legal reasons. In other cases it may occur due to a parent who is narcissistic and/or emotionally unstable. They may want to get revenge on their ex, or they may be so desperate that they take their pain and anger out on their child.
What To Do If You Are Experiencing Parental Alienation?
If you are experiencing parental alienation, it is important to understand that you are not to blame. This is a tactic that some parents use in order to try to gain an advantage in the divorce. It is important to remember that your child loves you and that you are not doing anything wrong.
If you think that you are being subjected to parental alienation, there are some things that you can do. First, it is important to document everything that is happening. This can be done through keeping a journal or by saving text messages, emails, and other communications. It is also important to talk to someone who can help, such as a therapist or a lawyer. Talking to someone who understands what you are going through can be incredibly helpful. Additionally, they may be able to give you advice on how to best deal with the situation.