You might be an alienating parent if you: Allow the child to talk negatively or disrespectfully about the other parent. Set up tempting alternatives that would interfere with the other parents time with the child. Give the child decision-making power about spending time with the other parent when no choice exists. Act hurt and betrayed if the child shows any positive feelings towards the other parent. Use the child as a courier, messenger or spy. Ask the child to lie to the other parent or betray the parents trust in the child. Share the details of the divorce settlement with the child. Go without dinner and then tell the child the other parent didnt give you enough money for everyone to eat dinner. Let the other parent worry needlessly about the child. Infringe on the other parents time with excessive phone calls or scheduled activities. If you are concerned that your behavior might make you an alienating parent, ask yourself this question:
Posted on: Sun, 03 Nov 2013 15:57:35 +0000
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