I wasn't even really brainstorming ideas, but this method of dividing time for children between separated parents struck me, and I haven't been able to shake it. I've never seen it suggested before, and I was wondering if that's because I'm way out to left field and it wouldn't work.
Two kids, shared 50-50 parenting.
Kid1 with Mom, Kid2 with Dad one week.
Both kids with Mom the next week.
Kid2 with Mom, Kid1 with Dad the next week.
Both kids with Dad the fourth week.
Repeat.
Advantages
Each child gets one on one time with each parent. Each parent gets a week break from any kids. Each kid gets half the time with their sibling, half alone. Kids can do age appropriate activities much of the time without a sibling being dragged along or needing a sitter.
Disadvantages
Each child goes two weeks without residing with the other parent. Not sure what else? I have a funny feeling there's more I'm not considering, and much would depend on the ages of the children and proximity of homes, etc.
Opinions? This is purely a theoretical exercise for me at this point.
Two kids, shared 50-50 parenting.
Kid1 with Mom, Kid2 with Dad one week.
Both kids with Mom the next week.
Kid2 with Mom, Kid1 with Dad the next week.
Both kids with Dad the fourth week.
Repeat.
Advantages
Each child gets one on one time with each parent. Each parent gets a week break from any kids. Each kid gets half the time with their sibling, half alone. Kids can do age appropriate activities much of the time without a sibling being dragged along or needing a sitter.
Disadvantages
Each child goes two weeks without residing with the other parent. Not sure what else? I have a funny feeling there's more I'm not considering, and much would depend on the ages of the children and proximity of homes, etc.
Opinions? This is purely a theoretical exercise for me at this point.
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