A therapist gives some concrete examples of parental alienation:
- false allegations of abuse
- blame for nearly forcing them into bankruptcy
- accusations of trying to modify custody
- associations with evil
And the possible effects on the child:
- confusion and anxiety
- negative self-image
- assumption of the role of protector instead of protected
Alienation isn’t just damaging to the child’s relationship with the other parent.
It is damaging to the child’s psyche.
Read more in this [Riverside County, CA] Press Enterprise article: Put kids first in divorce.
