I'm currently thinking very hard about the possibility of separating from my DP. I'm of the opinion that it would be best for us to split but things are not so terrible that I have to leave this minute!
We have two DC - DS of 2 years old and DD of 7 months (and a DSD who's 19 but that's another story).
The status quo in the country where I live is joint custoday - ie 50-50 but I've been scaring myself by reading about research on joint custory and potential implications for children, and thinking about what impact it might have to be separated from my baby for a week! DSD hated 50-50 although she chose it in the end..
Sooo question is.. do any of you do it? how do the children cope? should I be very concerned about the impact on attachment? help!!!
and another question... Do I then try and stick it out until they're a bit older (but then of course the separation might have more impact.. ???) too much to think about ...
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experience of 50-50 with v young children? help!!
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confusedstepmum · 16/08/2011 14:13
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