You can imagine how pleased I was when I read Parental Influence Can't Be Overlooked in the Tennessean.Com, my only wish is that parents everywhere would contribute like this to their local papers. If you can't write to your local paper for some reason, at least click the above link and add your comments to the story.
The three most notable sections from the article are as follows:
Sherry Jones and others in our legislature want one parent to have all the influence and power over the child, while one parent is demoted to “visitor” and paycheck, without any regard to how so many of these alienated parents are good, fit parents who love their children dearly.
I have seen firsthand that parent alienation syndrome is very real and have known many adult friends and family members who look back and see that they were brainwashed to hate their other parent for no good cause. They realize now that they were merely pawns in their primary parent’s vindictive game to hurt their non-custodial parent.
It is time for Tennessee to pass laws to allow both parents to share the joy and responsibility of parenting children, regardless of their marital status. Our children will be better for it!
Why stop with Tennessee, we need this nationwide. It really is that simple. Parental rights should be respected and protected by all. If nothing else, thank Karen Waters for stepping up for all parents.
