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Example Plan 6
This is an equal parenting time schedule, where the child is not away from the other parent for more than two days. To be successful, both parents need to agree on this plan.
This example is for children 0-5 years old.
Time Schedule Example
Consider this plan if:
- Parents have cared for the child about equally
- Both parents have a bond with the child
- Parents live close enough together that the child will not have long care trips between homes
- Parents can communicate and cooperate with each other about the care and well-being of the child
- Parents have been successfully following a plan similar to example plan 3 or example plan 4 for some time
Advantages
- The child never goes more than 2 days without seeing a parent
- Many parents like the longer blocks of time to better bond with the child
Disadvantages
- There is no consistency, which may make it hard to make plans
- Some young children may dislike not seeing a parent for 2 full days
- The week may seem a bit "choppy" or broken up
- Neither parent has a full weekend with or without the child
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