That's one of the things about the 'system', that I, also, have trouble, comprehending. I know, that, 'visitation rights' for the non custodial parent, are a big thing. Thing, is, one really doesn't want child services, involved. I, being where I am now in life, wonder if part of the issue with the system, isn't more about funding? Budgets, physical battery takes a top tier in the priorities of the court system.

Court ordered supervised visitation: most of those centers, upon further research are really geared for those children in foster care, to see their biological parent.

You really have to show many reasons, why visitations cannot occur. It's hard. Yes, psychology says that emotional abuse is very damaging. Courts, that are tax payer funded...another story. Perhaps, it's too sensitive a topic? Some experts say, that even to raise your voice to a child, is abuse. Lawmakers, don't want to damn the numerous constituents for every occasions on every single line item of abuse that is deemed abuse by the psychological sector. Because too many people, on this planet could be guilty, at one point or another. Holding everyone to a standard of perfection. Is there a certain number of slip ups allowed? What daily percentage would be persecuted?

Best thing, when you have them, be the better parent, don't use belittling, disparaging, esteem-damaging remarks.

I agree, about document everything.

By chance, of a series of unusual circumstances, in my life, my children, are without a visitation schedule, at this very moment. I have them 100%, without being in contempt of the custody agreement. Deep down, I am seeing the kids, cope better in life, by leaps and bounds.

I feel, to make it harder for emotionally abusive parenting, to be looked at stronger in the court system, a specific set of behaviors, need to be addressed and set in stone. Calling a child, 'stupid', I really loathe that word.