What is Parental Alientation? Parental alienation is when one parent, usually the custodial parent, bad mouths the other parent, usually the non-custodial parent, to the children. He or she will lie about the other parent and make them seem like the worst person in the world. Although often done intentionally, there have been cases as well where a parent will engage in such hostile aggressive parenting unconsciously. He or she may still be upset from the divorce and express his or her anger in the wrong way in front of the children. By virtually attempting to brain wash a child, the parent engaging in parental alienation hopes to end communication between the child and the other parent. This is not only harmful to the child’s physical and mental health, but can cause them to have behavior issues as well. Additionally, many children that are involved in a parental alienation case will carry with them the feelings of hatred throughout their lives. Why is it important for people to be aware of parental alienation? On April 25th, parental alienation awareness day is celebrated. It is a day not only to educate parents on parental alienation, but children as well. Surprisingly, many parent do not even know that there is such thing as parental alienation; they merely think it is a reaction to divorce to act in such a manner. Moreover, many parents do not realize the potential harmful impact that parental alienation has on children. By making more and more parents and children aware, a child’s best interests are more likely to be served. The founder of parental alienation awareness day, it was quoted saying that “with awareness comes education, and with education, comes the power to stop the mental and emotional abuse of children.” These words should resonate with all parents throughout our country so that parental alienation can be a thing of the past.
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