MIAMI-April 24-Mr. Baldwin has claimed his behavior was in reaction to Parental Alienation and the stress it puts on a parent. Being continuously belittled and undermined by the other parent can and does put great strains on a parent. This can result in the type of knee-jerk reaction Mr. Baldwin displayed toward his daughter.
Consequently, the alienation often perpetuates, and the relationship between the child and a previously loving parent can be ruptured permanently.
It has been reported that Kim Basinger has also done much “button pushing” in this highly publicized, high-conflict custody battle, with her own mother, criticizing her attempts to interfere in the relationship between Mr. Baldwin and his daughter.
“While there is absolutely no excuse for Mr. Baldwin’s behavior toward his daughter, both parents share responsibility in putting their own agendas of anger and revenge before the needs of the child,” states Sarvy Emo, PAAO co-founder.
“Children who have been exposed to alienating behaviors by one parent toward the other, often show a lack of regard or empathy, unjustified fear or anger, and refusal of contact or communication with that parent,” adds Robin Denison-co-founder.
As one adult survivor of these behaviors has stated, “I still can hardly believe that I can have access to my father without the extreme emotional extortion I suffered as a child of divorce.”
Parental Alienation Awareness Organization (PAAO) urges everyone to learn more about Parental Alienation and Hostile Aggressive Parenting, and how these behaviors can scar a child for life.
April 25th is the second annual Parental Alienation Awareness Day, put forth for exactly the above reasons. Last year, many groups and individuals mobilized on that day to educate parents, teachers, social service personnel, judges, legal and mental health professionals, and others involved with children.
With awareness comes education, understanding and the power to stop the abuse of innocent children caught in the crossfire of people they love.
To learn about Parental Alienation, Hostile Aggressive Parenting, and April 25th-Parental Alienation Awareness Day, visit: http://www.paawareness.org.
Contact:
Sarvy Emo
Tel: 416-840-5654
FAX:866-232-
info@paawareness.org
www.paawareness.org
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