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Parental Alienation - A Malfuntion in the Wheels of Justice

Parental Alienation Needs to be addressed...in the best interests of the children.

I have recently taken great interest in the subject of Parental Alienation.

I personally know Jerry Mastrangelo, the father who has brought this relatively unheard of subject to the forefront of the news. Jerry wants one thing...to achieve a normal relationship with his children. Unfortunately, his efforts have been impeded by his ex-wife who has poisoned the minds of their kids and managed to brainwash them into believing they should not be with him.

The teenage years are some of the most important ones in a child's life. A daughter needs her father and sons need a role model. Both of which Jerry could provide with flying colors. Nothing has proven or even hinted to the contrary but their mother won't even let them have that chance. One day, I have no doubts that the children will come to know, respect and love Jerry for all his efforts. I also have no doubts that they will also come to realize what their mother has done to their lives and unfortunately for her, they will reject her for it.

I am concerned that this has been allowed to happen. Certainly, there are cases where a parent should not be allowed to be with their children. The reasons are obvious. This is definitely not one of them but is an instance of emotional child abuse on the part of the custodial parent. What happened to "in the best interest of the children..."? It's shameful this has been allowed this to continue.

The system has certainly let this one fall through the cracks.

Joan Kloth-Zanard September 24, 2012 at 11:41 pm
Lorri, you are very right that the system is failing for these kids. Part of the problem is that the courts do NOT know how to properly handle a divorce case that is heading this direction. There is NO standard of recommendations for divorcing families other than parenting classes which are useless when you are dealing with a parent who has narcissistic tendencies. In other words, a parent who may or may not be narcissistic but shows characteristics of narcissism, believes that this parenting class if for everyone else but them, because they have to be perfect. This parenting class should be after the parent's have had counseling or some kind of intervention to help them deal with their own angers, hatreds, rages, insecurities and so on. Once they pass this part of the process, then they can go on to the parenting classes because then they will absorb and hear what is being said. I hope someday, the courts will start listening and at least trying some of my and other professionals suggestions that could thwart PAS from even getting started.
Carrie Bradshaw September 26, 2012 at 06:11 pm
Parental alienation is very common in high conflict divorces and/or child custody issues/wars. In my case, remarriage/new relationship was the trigger. When I was a child, my mother shared things with me and my brother that I wish she had not. We were not old enough to understand the dynamics of our family dysfunction and her emotional instability. To me, when I was 6 years of age, my mom was perfect and her way of doing things was the only way. My mother left the state with me and my brother and her new boyfriend. We were told my father was dangerous, wanted to kidnap us and was abusive therefore she had to move us away to protect us. I later learned, although my dad had his issues too, he was none of these things. My story involved lies, brainwashing and great sadness. Any parent who thinks they're SAVING their children from their other parent has emotional issues, just like my mother. Only time will prove who has the issues. It took a lot of years in therapy as a result of not having a father in my life and a mother who brainwashed me. God bless the Mastrangelo family. I hope someone helps them so they don't end up like our family did.
An Honest Observation October 11, 2012 at 04:11 am
I agree with the blessings for the family and for his innocent children who have been robbed of having such a terrific and loving dad in their lives. They wll never get these years back and their pain will last for many years. Anyone who ever spent time with Jerry and the triplets could see how important they were to him and how much fun the children had.
An Honest Observation June 1, 2013 at 12:30 am
It has been almost 3 years and the parental alienation case of Jerry Mastrangelo is still going on. Shame on those individuals who have not helped to re-unify this dad with his three almost fourteen year old children. Their mother is at the top of this shameful list. Parental alienation forces a child to choose between parents. An alienating parent must feel terribly threatened in their role as a parent, maybe questioning the poor and selfish choices they have made over the years. They are then compelled to control their children's minds to keep them as close as possible. In this case, Jerry's two boys thrived on playing and talking sports with their dad and that time has been stolen from them. His daughter loved to cuddle with him when they were together and always had so much fun. Those memories are long forgotten since the alienation has taken full charge of her life. Prayerfully, the triplets will re-unite with their dad and extended family and remember those bonded times that they truly enjoyed. Their hearts have been kidnapped and, someday, the truth will prevail.
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