A recent BBC report highlights alarming findings from a University of West London study on parental alienation—or what many of us know as “divorce poison.” The study surveyed 1,000 young adults (ages 18-25) about alienating behaviors they experienced as children and revealed disturbing observations.
🔹 Key Findings:
✔️ Most respondents reported experiencing parental alienating behaviors.
✔️ 1 in 4 reported exposure to 20+ different types of alienating behaviors, including attempts to obstruct their relationship with the other parent.
Parental alienation, as described by the researchers, is not just harmful—it’s a form of child abuse. Good Egg Safety, the organization sponsoring the study, has sounded the alarm, calling it “a massive public health, legislative, and child protection issue.”
💡 What This Means:
We still have much to learn about the long-term damage caused by parental alienation and the protective factors that help some children endure it without suffering severe psychological harm or fractured relationships.
📢 What You Can Do:
Understanding and addressing parental alienation is crucial for protecting children’s mental health and relationships. To read the full report, visit the BBC News link provided in their coverage.