Parental alienation emerges when a child becomes extremely hostile and rejecting of one parent. Unfortunately, the impact of parental alienation on a child’s life can be devastating. Some common negative effects of parental alienation on children include;<\/p>\n
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- Loss of self-respect<\/li>\n
- An impaired ability to establish and maintain meaningful relationships<\/li>\n
- Educational problem<\/li>\n
- Lowered self-image<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
During a divorce, a parent can use different strategies to achieve parental alienation. But some of the commonly used strategies include the following;<\/p>\n
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- Speaking negatively about the other parent in front of the child<\/li>\n
- Interfering with the communication between the child and the other parent<\/li>\n
- Talking about the divorce with the child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When it comes to determining if parental alienation is present, the following are some behaviors to look out for in your child;<\/p>\n
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- Your child expresses a relentless hatred toward you<\/li>\n
- Your child\u2019s beliefs are irrational<\/li>\n
- Your child does not feel guilty about how they treat you<\/li>\n
- Your child does not want to spend time with you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ways of Dealing With Parental Alienation<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you are a parent going through a divorce and believe parental alienation is present, the following are some of the ways to approach the situation;<\/p>\n
Consider Therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you have noticed signs of parental alienation, you should avoid confronting your child about the other parent’s behavior. If you confront your child, it might only alienate them further. Instead of confronting your child, consider therapy for you and your child. Therapy can allow your child to explore their feelings.<\/p>\n
However, you should keep in mind that your child may be unwilling to try therapy. If your child is unwilling to try therapy, you should avoid forcing it on them.<\/p>\n
Do Not Reciprocate Parental Alienation<\/strong><\/p>\n
While it is painful to be the parent on the receiving end, you should do your best to avoid trying to ruin the relationship between your child and the other parent. If you try to do this, it can worsen the situation and result in legal consequences.<\/p>\n
Consult an Attorney<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you are a parent going through a divorce and believe parental alienation is present, consult a qualified family attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can help you evaluate your legal options and determine how to pursue the best outcome.<\/p>\n
Consider Exploring Legal Avenues<\/strong><\/p>\n
Sometimes the court is the right avenue for addressing cases of parental alienation. The court may issue certain remedies, such as ordering family therapy. An attorney can help you determine if going to court is the right avenue to address parental alienation.<\/p>\n
Contact an Orlando Family Lawyer<\/strong><\/p>\n
To schedule a consultation with a qualified Orlando family lawyer<\/a> at the Arwani Law Firm, call us at 407-254-0060 or fill out our online contact form.<\/p>\n\t\t\t
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