An interview with Dr. Stefan Rücker, head of the German Petra study.
Interview with Dr. Stefan Rücker / The Petra Study
Parental alienation is a sensitive yet crucial issue. The fact that far too many children lose contact with the other parent (usually the father) after a separation is undeniable. Whether this is due to deliberate actions by one parent or the other, or whether it simply developed organically, is ultimately irrelevant to the children. However, where one parent actively attempts to sever contact with the other, our system should recognize this and intervene accordingly.
Speed is paramount, as the process is often very rapid and frequently irreversible. Therefore, any statements made by separated parents regarding this issue should be taken seriously.