Grandparent Alienation: A Loss Unlike Any Other
Grandparent alienation is a growing problem, but often has its roots in the parent’s need to differentiate themselves from their own parents. This can lead to an emotional cut-off, thus denying grandparents the opportunity to get to know their grandchild. To address this issue, grandparents should reach out for support, such as joining a support group, and negotiate for phone calls or video calls with their grandchild. If the alienation is due to emotional fusion, the grandparent should recognize that the solution is not more of the same behavior that created the problem. Read full article here