Blaming

• Blaming the other parent for breaking up the family

• Blaming the other parent for whatever problem or problems may beset the alienating parent

Spying

• Using the children to spy on or gather dirt on the targeted parent

• Questioning a child about the details of the other parent’s personal life

• Eavesdropping on phone conversations between the child and the targeted parent

Interfering with Visitation

• Giving a child a choice as to whether to visit the targeted parent (often in violation of a court order)

• Being inflexible to reasonable changes in the visitation schedule

• Scheduling activities that conflict with visitation

• Creating temptations designed to make visitation less appealing

Miscellaneous Signs

• Refusing access to a child’s medical or school records

• Not allowing a child to transport his or her things between residences

• Acting hurt or sad if a child enjoys his or her time with the other parent

Third Party Alienation