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Stepfamily Articles -
Parental Alienation Syndrome
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Parental Alienation is a phenomenon that develops almost exclusively as a by-product of separation and divorce.
The late Richard Gardner M.D. coined the term "Parental Alienation
Syndrome, (PAS)" in the early
1970’s when he started to write about behaviors that he observed in
children whose parents were divorcing. In particular, he noted that
among some of these children, their once warm, loving and healthy
relationship with both parents prior to divorce suddenly altered to the
extent where one parent was loved and the other one was outwardly
despised and rejected.
Upon further investigation, it was found that the "loved" or
"preferred" parent had coerced the child into a partnership of
maligning and denigrating the other parent. Therefore, PAS is a
condition where
one parent deliberately attempts to sever the relationship a child has
with the other parent and in doing so, he or she engages the child in
the vilification of the other parent.
Back in the 1970’s when PAS was first identified, mothers were
most
often reported as the parent responsible for this regrettable
situation. Today, there appears to be an even split between mothers and
fathers who initiate PAS in their children.
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FAQ -
Your Searches
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I wonder just how many stepparents cry out for help with their stepchildren?
Are you one of them? Looking for some help and support?
Have you considered joining an online support group?
Why not visit the Stepfamily Zone forums
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FAQ -
Your Questions
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Can anyone help with this question? I have found the following link where it does mention stepparent adoption. What about adoption by step-parents?
You are a
step-family if you or your partner has a child by a previous
relationship who lives with you. There are a number of ways in which
you can legally formalise the relationship between the child and the
step-parent. One of these options is adoption. Please refer to The
Step-parent Adoption Guide for information about the effects of a
step-parent adoption, the alternatives to adoption, the criteria to
apply, and the steps involved in the process. Please consider your
options carefully; a decision to permanently sever the legal ties
between a child and their birth parent is a serious one. Adoption may
or may not be the most suitable option for your family. For example, it
may be more appropriate to seek an alternative to adoption or to pursue
the adoption once the child has turned 18 through Adult Adoption. If
you are interested in pursuing step-parent adoption please contact
Family Information and Adoption Services for further information. |
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FAQ -
Your Questions
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Does anyone know of any such courses in the Newcastle area? Just wondering if Relationships Australia has a branch there. If you know of any such courses, please leave a comment.
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FAQ -
Your Questions
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Do you feel like an outsider in you stepfamily? I have heard many stepmothers make the same statement. What has been your experience? Please leave a comment
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