Whether direct or indirect, parental alienation harms families

In one particular form of family violence, a parent tries to damage a child's relationship with the other parent. The outcome of these behaviors is called parental alienation, and it can result in a child's ultimate rejection of a parent for untrue, illogical or exaggerated reasons. A social psychologist who studies parental alienation and its consequences, has published new research showing that mothers and fathers use slightly different tactics when engaging in these destructive behaviors.

from Relationships News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/11/191104144131.htm