What is father alienation?

Father alienation is a specific form of parental alienation where a child becomes estranged from their father due to negative manipulation by the other parent. The effect of father alienation is to cause the child to reject, fear, or avoid their father, even when there is no legitimate reason for such rejection.

Father alienation can cause significant emotional distress for both the father and the child, potentially leading to long-term psychological effects for the child.