Howdy Ags, been off the forums for a while, but wanted to get an opinion. My theory is that BCS, being the conservative bastion that it is, provides a more supportive, non-confrontational environment that allows parental alienation to thrive. For those that haven't heard of this monster, ABPA is "the process, and the result, of psychological manipulation of a child into showing unwarranted fear, disrespect or hostility towards a parent and/or other family members. It is a distinctive form of psychological abuse towards both the child and the rejected family members, that occurs almost exclusively in association with family separation or divorce, particularly where legal action is involved.
Having endured this myself for the last 4 years, I will say the schools and Courtrooms are well behind the curve, but that is my own experience. It is also understandable that many people "don't want to get in the middle" of situations like these, but I believe the constitution provides the right to confront your accuser. When your ex is running your name down all over town, forcing your children to call the new boyfriend "Dad", and will not allow you to see, much less talk to, your children...then it's time to stand up. However, I find that within BCS there are many similar cases making their way through the court system, but it's not a topic anyone wants to touch. If I were to fail to have the children at a custody exchange there would be an Amber Alert and cops chasing me down. However, when the roles are swapped, nobody bats an eye. And, before anyone jumps on the "get a lawyer" or "no judge would allow that" speech, I already have one, and yes...they do.
Having endured this myself for the last 4 years, I will say the schools and Courtrooms are well behind the curve, but that is my own experience. It is also understandable that many people "don't want to get in the middle" of situations like these, but I believe the constitution provides the right to confront your accuser. When your ex is running your name down all over town, forcing your children to call the new boyfriend "Dad", and will not allow you to see, much less talk to, your children...then it's time to stand up. However, I find that within BCS there are many similar cases making their way through the court system, but it's not a topic anyone wants to touch. If I were to fail to have the children at a custody exchange there would be an Amber Alert and cops chasing me down. However, when the roles are swapped, nobody bats an eye. And, before anyone jumps on the "get a lawyer" or "no judge would allow that" speech, I already have one, and yes...they do.