Mississippi co-parents must work together to share the responsibility of raising a child. Studies across the globe have repeatedly put emphasis on the importance of shared parenting. For example, they say joint custody is best when it comes to the mental health and well-being of your children.
Unfortunately, some parents still take the opportunity to try making things difficult for you. They may take the divorce as a chance to try turning your child against you. This is parental alienation.
Manipulative tactics used in parental alienation
The Psychiatric Times looks at effects of parental alienation and the syndrome that may result from it. Parental alienation (PA) occurs when a parent with the motive to separate children from the other parent. They use manipulative tactics to do so. They may indoctrinate their children through subtle or obvious means. This is a form of child psychological abuse, and can even result in the child getting removed from the custody of the alienating parent.
Mild, moderate and severe cases of PAS
Many cases of PA manifest in the same way. Children have a mild, moderate or severe aversion to spending time with the alienated parent. However, when pressed, they cannot provide details or information about why they feel this way. Over time, this can manifest in future relationship or trust issues, substance abuse and depression. The alienated parent may struggle with emotional damage, too.
According to the Parental Alienation Study Group, PA is gaining legitimacy as a mental condition. It has sever repercussions for the sufferers. This includes both the alienated parent as well as the children. This means courts can take action faster when cases of PA get brought to them, and you can fight PA while symptoms are still mild.
