“Kan Ya Ma Kan” Series: Parental Alienation and Its Psychological Impact on Children

In episode 12 of “Kan Ya Ma Kan”, Mustafa "Majid Al-Kadwani" attempts to visit his daughter Farah "Rital Abdel Aziz" at school, but is denied due to her mother Dalia "Yousra El-Louzi" holding the educational custody.

This scenario illustrates "parental alienation", where one parent attempts to control the child’s relationship with the other parent. It can occur not only in divorce disputes but also within intact families.

Signs of Parental Alienation:

• Restricting time spent with the other parent.

• Negative comments and blaming the child for separation.

• False accusations of abuse or neglect.

• Threatening to withhold affection if the child shows positive feelings toward the absent parent.

Children may experience confusion, sadness, loneliness, low self-esteem, guilt, depression, or in some cases, substance abuse.

Prevention:

• Parenting in a cooperative and supportive manner after divorce.

• Avoid undermining the other parent in front of the child.

• Seek external support instead of burdening the child.

• Prevent heated arguments in the child’s presence.

• Accept new partners of the other parent to maintain stability and happiness.

Air Times:
“Kan Ya Ma Kan” airs at 7:15 PM, with reruns at 1:45 AM and 10:15 AM; on DMC Drama at 11 PM with reruns at 4 AM and 3:15 PM the next day.

Series Storyline:
Majid Al-Kadwani plays a respected pediatrician facing personal and family crises that escalate to legal battles, with his daughter becoming the main victim, exploring themes of justice, parental responsibility, and the impact of family conflict on children.

Cast:
Majid Al-Kadwani, Yousra El-Louzi, Arfa Abdel Rasoul, Noha Abdeen, Yara Youssef, Gala Hesham, Rital Abdel Aziz. Written by Sherine Diab, directed by Karim El-Adl, produced by Magic Beans – Ahmed El-Genainy.