Actually, TI - I agree. Having said that, doing joint custody any other way does nothing more than screw up the kids - moving from one house to the other a week at a time is absolutely nuts, and an impossible psychological burden on the kids, IMO. Mommy and Daddy may feel all cozy about it - but it's ABOUT THE KIDS.
Hold 'em, tell 'em you love them - and ALWAYS let them know that NONE of it was their "fault".
Oh - and NEVER bad-mouth the ex in front of the kids, no matter what. Period. Even if she/he just spit in your face - NEVER let a word against the ex leave your lips in the hearing of your kids.
You ever been through that or know anyone who has? How do you know if it'll screw them up? If the parents live close, and the kids stay in the same school, it can work. They will have their own rooms at each house anyways. My kids can't wait for me to get closer so they can do that. Not necessarily 7 days at a time, but they can stay a few here during the week and such and not be restricted to JUST WEEKENDS!
You ever been through that or know anyone who has? How do you know if it'll screw them up? If the parents live close, and the kids stay in the same school, it can work. They will have their own rooms at each house anyways. My kids can't wait for me to get closer so they can do that. Not necessarily 7 days at a time, but they can stay a few here during the week and such and not be restricted to JUST WEEKENDS!