Alec Baldwin Apologizes, Blames "Parental Alienation" for Outburst

re: Alec Baldwin Apologizes, Blames "Parental Alienation" for Outburst

Alisyn — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:09:21 GMT

I personally have been involved in a custody suit, and I was the minor child caught in the middle to two unhappy parents. Parental alienation is absolutely a real thing - and absolutely NO EXCUSE for verbal abuse of a child - whatever the custody outcome is. It is unbelievable to me that after hearing this guy go off on his kid - for WHATEVER reason - people are defending him! The fact that he feels entitled to talk to his little girl this way, because of his anger towards her mother, is a sign of a much deeper problem than just parental alienation. Like Kathryn, I have never spent any time in Alec Baldwin's company - but that doesn't mean I don't know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of this kind hurtful behavior.

re: Alec Baldwin Apologizes, Blames "Parental Alienation" for Outburst

Grammy — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:12:49 GMT

I think people should back off making judgements about celebrities. They are entitled to have temper tantrums and bad behavior. It come with the package called "being famous". They are entitled to special care and consideration even when they are behaving badly. (example: Britney) After all a lot of what they do "badly" is just so they CAN get their names in the press and keep their names in the forefront of the rags. I mean come-on! Kim is also an angel in disguise too, right? She needs to revive her career and she is doing a damn fine job of it too.

re: Alec Baldwin Apologizes, Blames "Parental Alienation" for Outburst

kathryn — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 20:08:02 GMT

How do you know I have no idea what kind of emotions are involved in a custody suit?

Parental alienation is not justification for abusive behavior toward children.

In answer to your question, no I have never spent time in the company of Alec Baldwin, but I have spent enough time in the company of abusers, narcissists and their damaged children, to feel comfortable with my comments.

Respectfully, I must ask if you see the irony in your closing statement, "Unless you know someone personally. . . .

re: Alec Baldwin Apologizes, Blames "Parental Alienation" for Outburst

viciousrumours — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 18:38:44 GMT

Wow...you all sure are self righteous, huh? I guess you've been to Kim's house then? You all know Alec personally, right? These judgements you're making are based on something other than what you read in the tabloids? Oh wait, nope...just idle minds making idle judgements.

Its very easy for those of you who have never dealt with a child custody case to sit and make judgements on this man. Yes, what he said was not nice. Yes, she's a child. But you don't live in that situation. You don't know these people. You haven't been there.

I have a husband that has an ex-wife. Parental Alienation is a very real thing. He hasn't seen his son in almost four years. His wife actually said to his son, "Your father loves someone else now. He doesn't want you anymore." You know what the court does about it? Not a damned thing.

Why don't you all take a break from tabloid psychology and do some research on the number of non-custodial parents in this country that lose custody and lose contact while being harassed by the courts. You think that the stress isn't going to cause someone to break? Think again.

It really makes me angry when I see this kind of crap. You have no idea what kind of anger, stress and frustration comes from being on the receiving side of a custody suit. Having to sit and listen as someone makes up lie after lie. And believe me, they do. The courts don't require proof in divorce cases and it all goes into the record. Think I'm making it up? Do some actual research.

Calling this man an abuser and narcissistic? Has even one of you spent time in his company? How do you come to these judgements? Turn that mirror on your own lives? Perfect parents anyone? No? All right then. Until you've lived through this particular hell, and I assure you, it is hell...don't go there.

Unless you know someone personally, my advice is keep your opinions to yourself.

re: Alec Baldwin Apoligizes, Blames "Parental Alienation" for Outburst

kathryn — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:50:55 GMT

Baldwin is a verbal OJ. Makes me wonder what we HAVEN't heard. Classic abusive behavior: You humiliated me, so I will punish you by making you feel worthless. How is a grown man humiliated by his 11 year old daughter? Because in the abuser's mind, he is always the victim. The name calling, the insane rage in his voice and the threat (of physical violence?) to "fix your ass" -- and finally, the blaming of his child and ex-wife for his abusive behavior--all consistent with the prototype abuser.

He needs help. Let's hope his fans insist he take a big break from his career. Maybe he can use the time to find a skilled therapist who can help him understand the two fundamental concepts he can't seem to grasp: (1)The VICTIM is the frightened 11 year old girl listening to her father's cruel name calling and threats of retaliation. and (2) The ABUSER is the father (and ex-husband) who is a shameless bully, unwilling to control his narcissistic rage when women (and children) disappoint him.

30 Rock just got a lot less funny.

re: Alec Baldwin Apoligizes, Blames "Parental Alienation" for Outburst

Rachael Brownell (Redsy) — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:20:28 GMT

Alec is an ass... His victim mentality is all over this thing.. Kudos to Kim Basinger for having the balls to stand up to this bastard

Strollerderby Finishline: Parents Are Insane

Strollerderby — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:09:26 GMT

Larry Birkhead pimps his daughter. Barbie has her own car. A real car. And Alec Baldwin ... well, do

re: Alec Baldwin Apoligizes, Blames "Parental Alienation" for Outburst

JulieT — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 15:32:15 GMT

Amen, Alisyn.

I can completely understand him being angry at his ex, and even being angry at the kid, who sounds like she has a pattern of missing his calls. But name-calling? To an 11-year-old? Inexcusable. If he was hurt and upset about her missing his call, telling her how hurt and upset he was would have gone a lot further than calling her a pig.

If my dad ever called me something like that, I don't think I'd ever forget it, no matter what happened with our relationship in the future.