Parental alienation is a serious issue that can have a devastating impact on children. It occurs when one parent makes false or negative statements about the other parent to the child, with the intent of turning the child against that parent. This can lead to the child developing a negative view of the alienated parent, and even refusing to have any contact with them.
There are many reasons why a parent might alienate a child from the other parent. Some parents may do it out of anger or resentment towards the other parent. Others may do it in an attempt to control the child or to prevent the other parent from having a relationship with the child.