Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week agoWhy Divorce Can Lead to Sibling Cutoffs and Parental Alienation
Divorce significantly increases the likelihood of sibling estrangement and distance among children compared to those from intact families.
Sibling estrangement is not just about not talking to your brother or sister. It has much broader ramifications, as sibling rejection can profoundly shape an individual's personality and their roles in the family. The estranged may lose the opportunity to be a sibling, in-law, aunt or uncle, and even son or daughter, as estrangement often metastasizes and family members choose sides. These shifting alliances may contribute to greater alienation.