Understanding Parental Alienation Syndrome and Its Implications as Child Abuse
Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is a term coined in the 1980s by psychiatrist Dr. Richard Gardner to describe a phenomenon where a child becomes estranged from one parent due to the psychological manipulation of the other parent. It typically arises in high-conflict divorce or separation scenarios, where one parent (the alienating parent/ child abusing parent) […]
The United Nations’ Refusal to Recognize Parental Alienation Syndrome is A Failure to Protect Children
The United Nations (UN) holds a significant role in protecting children’s rights, yet its refusal to recognize Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) as a form of child abuse undermines this mission. Parental alienation occurs when one parent manipulates a child’s perception of the other parent, fostering unwarranted fear, hatred, or estrangement. The UN’s inaction, particularly the […]
FAQs on Parental Alienation Syndrome 2
20 Signs of Parental Alienation Syndrome Treatment for Parental Alienation Syndrome Treatment for PAS involves a combination of therapeutic and legal interventions. These may include: Should the Alienator and Their Lawyer Be Charged with Child Abuse? Alienating behaviors align with emotional and psychological abuse. Legal systems increasingly recognize the need to hold alienating parents accountable. […]
The Impact of Over-Mothering and Under-Fathering on Boys’ Development
The psychological and societal effects of over-mothering and under-fathering in the upbringing of boys have profound implications on individual and collective well-being. Parenting practices shape a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development, and when these practices lack balance, particularly in the roles played by mothers and fathers, the outcomes can be detrimental. Over-mothering, often defined […]