What kind of person would try to alienate a child from their other parent?

This phenomenon often originates with a parent who is narcissistic and/or emotionally unstable. They may be motivated by a desire for revenge against their ex or they may need an outlet so desperately that they transfer their pain and rage to the child. Alienating parents sometimes show borderline tendencies as well.
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