Holding Mothers Accountable: Shifting the Narrative on Parental Alienation
It’s time to confront an uncomfortable truth: the burden of blame for parental alienation does not fall solely on fathers who are fighting tooth and nail to maintain a relationship with their children. Instead of perpetuating harmful stereotypes and placing the blame squarely on fathers’ shoulders, it’s time to redirect our focus and start asking the tough questions of the mothers who perpetrate parental alienation.
For far too long, society has unfairly scrutinized fathers, questioning whether they “fought hard enough” to see their children, as if the responsibility for maintaining a relationship with their offspring rests solely on their shoulders. This harmful narrative ignores the systemic biases and injustices that fathers face in family court systems and fails to acknowledge the insidious tactics employed by some mothers to alienate fathers from their children.
Let’s be clear: fathers should not have to “fight” to see their children in the first place. The presumption that fathers must wage an uphill battle for their parental rights is a symptom of a deeply flawed system that perpetuates gender bias and discrimination. Instead of blaming fathers for their perceived shortcomings, we need to address the root causes of parental alienation and hold mothers accountable for their role in perpetuating this destructive cycle.
Mothers who engage in parental alienation tactics must be called out for their harmful behavior. Whether it’s undermining the father’s authority, poisoning the children’s minds against him, or outright obstructing visitation, these actions have serious and long-lasting consequences for both fathers and children. Yet, all too often, these behaviors go unchecked and unchallenged, perpetuating a culture of impunity that enables mothers to continue their harmful actions with impunity.
It’s time to shift the narrative and start holding mothers accountable for their role in parental alienation. Instead of placing the burden on fathers to “fight harder,” let’s start asking the tough questions of mothers who engage in these destructive behaviors. Why did the father have to fight at all? What motivations lie behind the mother’s actions? And what can be done to ensure that fathers are treated fairly and respectfully in family court proceedings?
As a society, we must demand accountability and justice for fathers who have been unjustly alienated from their children. We cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the suffering and injustice inflicted upon targeted fathers and their children. It’s time to stop blaming fathers and start asking mothers why they felt the need to wage war on their children’s relationship with their father. Only then can we begin to break the cycle of parental alienation and ensure that every child has the right to a loving and meaningful relationship with both parents.
I’m Randy Morano—a father, author, and staunch advocate for parental alienation awareness. My journey through the depths of parental alienation has transformed me into a passionate advocate, dedicated to shedding light on this overlooked form of emotional abuse.
As a survivor, I understand the profound impact of parental alienation firsthand. Through my writing and advocacy efforts, I aim to raise awareness, empower others, and provide support to families in need. Join me in the fight for change and hope.
