Topic: Psychological Impact

Tracy Poizner warns that disparaging an ex-partner is equivalent to attacking 50% of the child's own identity, as children see themselves as a blend of both parents. When a parent criticizes the other, the child may internalize that criticism, leading to self-hatred or a sense of being "unsafe." The discussion emphasizes that even if an ex is lying or acting poorly, exposing those flaws to the child rarely serves the child's best interests.