Why do parents kidnap their own children?
According to family abduction experts, parents cite the following reasons for kidnapping their own children: • To force a reconciliation or continued interaction with the left-behind parent; • To spite or punish the other parent; • From fear of losing custody or visitation rights; • In rare cases, to protect the child from a parent who is perceived to molest, abuse, or neglect the child.Are you at risk for family abduction? A direct threat of abduction should always be taken seriously, but often the warning signs are more subtle. Here are the most common signs that your child may be in danger of being kidnapped by a parent or family member: • Your relationship with the other parent of your child is volatile and you argue often over visitation; • A parent has a history of threatening abduction or has actually abducted the child in the past; • A parent suspects or believes abuse has occurred and his/her friends and family support these concerns; • A parent is paranoid delusional or sever
