1. The alienating parent tries to cut the children off from the other parent.
One way the alienating parent tries to cut the children off from the other parent is by telling them bad things about the other parent. The alienating parent may also try to control the children's contact with the other parent, or even forbid them from talking about or having any kind of relationship with the other parent.
2. The alienating parent tells the children bad things about the other parent.
The alienating parent may tell the children that the other parent is lazy, stupid, or crazy. They may also try to make the other parent look bad by saying things like they are never around or they don't care about the children.
3. The alienating parent tries to control the children's contact with the other parent.
The alienating parent may try to keep the children from seeing the other parent by making excuses such as they are too busy or they live too far away. They may also try to limit communication between the child and the other parent by not allowing phone calls or visits.
4. The alienating parent forbids the children from talking about or having any kind of relationship with the other parent.
The alienating parent may try to forbid the children from talking about the other parent or having any kind of relationship with them. This can be very damaging to the children and can have long-term consequences.
5. The alienating parent imposes their own views on the children and tries to make them reject the other parents' views.
The alienating parent may try to impose their own views on the children and make them reject the other parent's views. This can be done by telling the children that the other parent is wrong about everything or that they should not listen to anything the other parent says.
6. The alienating parent tries to make the children feel guilty about having any kind of relationship with the other parent.
The alienating parent may try to make the children feel guilty about having any kind of relationship with the other parent. They may say things like the other parent is only interested in money or that they don't care about the children.
7. The alienating parent attempts to turn the children against the other parent.
The alienating parent may try to turn the children against the other parent by telling them bad things about the other parent or making them feel guilty about having any kind of relationship with them. This can be very damaging to the children and can have long-term consequences.
8. The alienating parent tries to make the children choose sides between the parents.
The alienating parent may try to make the children choose sides between the parents by telling them that they have to choose one parent over the other. This can be very confusing and stressful for the children and can cause them to feel torn between the two parents.
9. The alienating parent uses the children as pawns or objects in their conflict with the other parent.
The alienating parent may use the children as pawns or objects in their conflict with the other parent. They may try to use the children to hurt the other parent or to get what they want from them. This can be very damaging to the children and can have long-term consequences.
10. The alienation results in behavioral changes in the children that are detrimental to their well-being.
The alienation may result in behavioral changes in the children. The children may become withdrawn, anxious, or depressed. They may also start having problems at school or acting out in destructive ways.