Challenges derived from parents´ alienation and its syndrome

Abstract

Current paper provides the context in which parents´ alienation occurs and its consequences in the psychological and juridical sphere through a dialogue between the right of the family and Psychology. The phenomenon exists when one of the parents or relatives employs the child´s or adolescent´s vulnerability to get revenge on the other parent or relative for definite guardianship. The phenomenon produces psychological and moral disorders, resulting in the syndrome of parent´s alienation, with consequences on the children´s fundamental rights, which may be borne throughout generations. Parent´s alienation derives from separation, juridical conflicts, discussion and lack of harmony within marriage. Several multidisciplinary professionals identify the psychological consequences and together try to prevent the child and adolescent from suffering such disorder. Parent´s alienation is a common practice based on Law 12.318/2010 dealing with its psychological and juridical aspects. Methodology comprised bibliographical research, survey of doctrinal materials, norms, legislation, publications, monographs and decisions to provide information for the protection of the rights of children and adolescents.