Flexibility is one of the most important tactics to use in your life, from planning your own schedule to planning events at work. It is also important to remember flexibility when you are coming up with the perfect parenting plan for your children, as parents tend to do during the summer months. The problem lies with the fact that many parents are not willing to be super flexible with the other parent. This is why it is important to understand how much flexibility can help you and another parent when you are working out the best plan for your child.
Some examples of being flexible with your parenting plan includes allowing freedom when it comes to picking up the children, changes in the days spent with each parent, and what you should do on holidays. What happens if, during the summer months, a child participates in a sport or summer program? If it conflicts with your parenting time, you should still allow your child to enjoy themselves – which requires flexibility in the schedule.
Flexibility for School-Age Children
If you are the parent of a school-age child, you may find that flexibility is more important than ever. School age children, for example, love to make decisions for themselves. This includes what they wear, who their friends are, and where they go. Because children gain independence and learn so much at these ages, it is important to include that flexibility that will allow them to sprout on their own.
Having a flexible parenting plan can bring with it many benefits. For instance, you may find that this type of schedule is best for your kids, as it brings stability in a time that is not as stable for them (divorce). Having a flexible schedule means less stress for everyone. Stress will happen anytime throughout divorce, sure, but offering flexibility means that you won’t have to worry about constantly upsetting the other parent when things change, and they will offer their support to you as well. Call us today for more information on how we can assist you when you are drafting the perfect parenting plan.
