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*There is no expectation of flexibility between the guardians. | *There is no expectation of flexibility between the guardians. | ||
*A guardian does not plan activities for the children when they are with the other guardian. | *A guardian does not plan activities for the children when they are with the other guardian. | ||
*Contact between the guardians is minimized and children are not asked to pass messages to the other guardian. When the guardians must communicate, they do so | *Contact between the guardians is minimized and children are not asked to pass messages to the other guardian. When the guardians must communicate, they do so by writing in a book that the children take with them from one home to the other. | ||
To further minimize disputes, guardians who are parallel parenting are assigned specific parental responsibilities over which they will have sole authority. For example, one guardian might be responsible for educational and religious issues while the other is responsible for sports and music lessons. | To further minimize disputes, guardians who are parallel parenting are assigned specific parental responsibilities over which they will have sole authority. For example, one guardian might be responsible for educational and religious issues while the other is responsible for sports and music lessons. | ||
