Let's Unite Against Parental Alienation -- and Stop the Gender Wars!

[Rosalind Sedacca, CCT]

We all know that despite their best efforts, family courts have been failing our children in post-divorce settlements. To compound that, parents are poorly prepared for the challenges of co-parenting or single parenting facing them once the divorce is over.

Now, fueled by Alec Baldwin's new book, we’re caught up in a gender war brewing over the reality and consequences of Parental Alienation after divorce. This is ill advised and no one will win – especially our children.

As most of you know, I am recognized as The Voice of Child-Centered Divorce and have been fighting for equitable settlements, on behalf of our innocent children, around the U.S. My Child-Centered Divorce Network has become a trusted resource for information on creating cooperative, peaceful divorces.

There is no solution to the enormous challenges resulting from parental alienation – which is an unfortunate reality in our world – if we stay stuck in the perspective of Mom versus Dad. This is not a gender issue – it’s a loving, caring, conscious parenting issue.

We need to educate all divorced parents about the emotional and psychological consequences of keeping their children from the other parent. That’s the only way we will have resolution on behalf of our children.

Wake up Dads and Moms -- and start battling in the courts together. The future well-being of our children is at stake.

I welcome your feedback and suggestions. Visit www.childcentereddivorce.com for lots of free articles on creating the child-centered divorce our children all deserve!

With deep appreciation to the entire Peaceful Divorce community,
Rosalind

[Cynthia Tiano, Esq.]

Thank you Roz for bringing to light a very important and often overlooked issue.

Children were born with two parents for a reason. It is time for co-parents to focus on each other's strengths and pick up the slack for each other's weaknesses, instead of tearing each other down.

Co-parents need to act as a team and remember that their relationship is about their kids!

Cynthia

[Rosalind Sedacca, CCT]

Thanks for your comments, Cynthia. I agree it's time we brought this issue to light with some insights about the negative consequences when parents intentionally disparage and alienate the other parent.

Fathers groups, NOW and other feminist groups are taking a stand against each other which serves no purpose other than slinging blame. No one is taking responsibility for how this affects innocent children.

What can our community do to speak out, get media and parent attention, and offer options that parents can take to heart and implement during and after their divorce?

Thanks,
Rosalind