Here are 5 Common Behaviors of Alienating Parents. Do any of these look familiar? #parentalalienation 1. Bad mouthing the other parent to the child & in front of the child. 2. Limiting contact between the child & the other parent. 3. Erasing the other parent from the life & mind of the child. 4. Creating the idea/impression that the other parent is dangerous. 5. Forcing the child to choose parents.