What are some of the warning signs of Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS)?
PAS has quite a few warning signs, yet they can be broken up into a few general categories: Blaming • Blaming the other parent for breaking up the family • Blaming the other parent for whatever problem or problems may be beset the alienating parent Spying • Using the children to spy on or gather dirt on the targeted parent • Questioning a child about the details of the other parent’s personal life • Eavesdropping on phone conversations between the child and the targeted parent Interfering with Visitation • Giving a child a choice as whether to visit the targeted parent (often in violation of a court order) • Being inflexible to reasonable changes in the visitation schedule • Scheduling activities that conflict with visitation • Creating temptations designed to make visitation less appealing Miscellaneous • Refusing access to a child’s medical or school records • Not allowing a child to transport his or her things between residences • Acting hurt or sad if a child enjoys his or her time
