How can you recognize parental alienation before it is too late?

On Behalf of | Sep 29, 2022 | child custody

Parental alienation is a form of manipulative behavior that tends to crop up when one parent becomes hostile toward the other. It typically becomes a more severe problem when a split is imminent and one spouse tries to “win” the divorce.

An individual who is guilty of parental alienation tries to separate their child from the other parent, or even turn the child against them entirely. This behavior can have drastic long-term effects on your family, so it is important to learn how to recognize parental alienation before it becomes too late.

What are the early signs of parental alienation?

Parental alienation is a type of psychological abuse that may be more likely for individuals with a history of manipulative tendencies. If your spouse regularly exhibits patterns of coercive control in your relationship, then you should be on your guard against potential parental alienation in the future. These toxic patterns can include the use of intimacy as a control mechanism or using technology to excessively monitor a spouse.

How can parental alienation affect your family?

Continual alienation can eventually cause irreparable harm to the relationship you have with your child. It can also be a catalyst for mental health issues for your child in the long term, such as a lack of trust in other people or even depression.

Because parental alienation is a form of psychological abuse, it can be a basis for your argument against allowing your spouse to claim child custody in a divorce. Even so, you should strive to recognize the signs of parental alienation much sooner and nip the problem in the bud by consulting with trained professionals on the subject.

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