Narcissism Glossary
making the child report on the other parent
🔎 A control tactic that turns the child into an instrument of surveillance — pressing them to collect the other parent's movements, private life, and company.
Questions needed to confirm safety and questions that surveil a private life must be told apart.
Questions needed to confirm safety and questions that surveil a private life must be told apart.
Often seen in situations like these
"Take a photo of who's at Mom's house." "Report where Dad went and when he got home — every time."
When this happens, try this
💡 Tell the child they bear no duty to report on adults' private lives. Necessary co-parenting information travels through the channel the parents agreed on.