Furthermore, any time your child is watching you interact with your ex, your ex may model for your child negative ways of seeing and responding to you. In other words, your ex’s negative attitude or behavior toward you can distort the image your child has of you. If for example your ex conveys her disdain for you or makes it appear as if something you said or did was ridiculous, harmful, or unloving, this may undermine your authority and devalue you as a parent in your child’s eyes.
