What is counter parenting?

Counter parenting describes manipulative tactics used by narcissists to maintain control over their family by intentionally working against the other parent to undermine how a child is raised. This behaviour is not motivated for the child’s well-being, but by a desire to spite the other parent.

Examples of counter parenting used by the counter parent include:

Letting the child do things the other parent does not allow.

Badmouthing the other parent.

Blaming the other parent for issues

Preventing communication between the child and the other parent.

Encouraging bad behaviour.

Disobeying court orders