Parallel Parenting Plan: Is It The Parenting Style For You?

Have you ever heard of parallel parenting? Parallel parenting involves parents who have shared custody over their kids but refuse to live together in the same house or communicate with each other in person. To put it shortly, they keep interaction and communication to a minimum. Everything is separate and they attent meetings or appointments related to parenting separately.

But, why the strict conditions? Parallel parenting works for high conflict ex-couple or are incompaatible to reach an agreement like co-parenting. Couples who co-parent can proactively make major decisions for their children despite their feelings for each other. They may have an easier time to fulfil their parenting responsibilities while remaining respectful of each other's comments and ideals.