Bill > H3338

This bill establishes April 25th as "Parental Alienation Awareness Day" in Massachusetts to draw attention to the serious issue of parental alienation. The bill defines parental alienation as a behavior where one parent or trusted adult deliberately attempts to damage or destroy a child's relationship with another parent, typically through actions like constant negative comments about the other parent, limiting contact, or manipulating the child's perception. The bill highlights the potential long-term psychological harm to children, noting that an estimated 22 million adults and 4 million children in the United States have been affected by parental alienation. The legislation aims to raise awareness about this form of emotional child abuse, which most commonly occurs during divorce or separation, and calls on Massachusetts residents to help prevent and stop such destructive behavior that can negatively impact children's emotional well-being and future relationships.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3338