Gavels Down, Voices Up with Attorney Rachel King

How Parental Alienation Can Harm Your Child’s Future


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Parental alienation isn’t just a custody issue—it’s a deeply harmful dynamic that can reshape a child’s emotional and psychological well-being for life. When one parent actively or even unintentionally damages the child’s relationship with the other parent, it creates confusion, guilt, and lasting trauma. Over time, this can lead to low self-esteem, trust issues, difficulty forming healthy relationships, and even depression or anxiety in adulthood. The effects don’t just fade away—they can impact a child’s identity, sense of security, and future parenting abilities.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why parental alienation creates emotional confusion for children: Kids don’t want to take sides, but alienation forces them into an impossible situation.
  • How it can cause long-term anxiety and trust issues: Children subjected to alienation often struggle with relationships and self-worth into adulthood.
  • The unhealthy relationship patterns it reinforces: When children grow up seeing manipulation, they may repeat those behaviors later in life.
  • Why alienation damages a child’s self-esteem: Hearing negative talk about a parent can make a child question their own identity.
  • How it affects their ability to be parents in the future: Alienated children may struggle with co-parenting because they lacked a healthy example.



Don’t let parental alienation shape your child’s future. Subscribe to Gavels Down, Voices Up and visit rachelkingattorney.com to learn how to protect your rights and your child’s well-being.


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Gavels Down, Voices Up with Attorney Rachel KingBy Attorney Rachel King