Planning for Parenting Time: Ohio's Guide for Parents Living Apart

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Child Development and Suggested Parenting Schedules 10 TO 12 YEARS Ten- to 12-year-old children often want to be independent from their parents and become more attached to their friends. They may blame one parent for the divorce, may be angry and embarrassed by the breakup of the family, and may side with one parent. Children of this age often want input in where they live. Parents should let them express their views, while making it clear it is up to the parents to make the final decisions. As children begin middle school, parents should make sure the parenting schedule considers the child’s school and extracurricular activities. The parents also should consider the child’s desire for an occasional overnight with friends away from both homes. Parents should be flexible while at the same time making sure that each parent has parenting time regularly. 42
Child Development and Suggested Parenting Schedules DESIGNING A SCHEDULE FOR 10 TO 12 YEARS Schedules 9 and 10 are for when: • The child will spend less time with one parent because of work schedules, living arrangements, or great distance between homes, or • The child has not developed a bond with a parent, or • A parent has limited parenting skills, or • The child previously spent most of his or her time with one parent. 9 10 Schedule 9: Two consecutive overnights every other week. An additional three- to six-hour period or overnight may be added each week. (See a sample schedule on page 18.) Schedule 10: Three consecutive overnights every other week and an additional four- to six-hour period each week. (See a sample schedule on page 18.) Vacation: Each year, each parent can take from two to four weeks of vacation time with the child. Two two-week periods may be best for younger children. If a four-week vacation period is used and the child is in town, the child should have the opportunity to be with the non-vacationing parent for one weekend during the vacation period. At least 30 days before the planned vacation, each parent must give the other parent written notice of the travel dates. At least 3 days before travel, each parent must give detailed information to the other parent, including the places they will be going and how to reach the child or the parent during the vacation. Holidays: Parents may alternate, share or split the holidays for children of this age. The “Holidays, Vacations, and School Breaks” section on page 53 offers some ideas of what to think about and how to divide holidays and other special days. Create your own schedule using the sample form on page 9. 43
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