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Joint custody means assuring children of frequent and continuing contact with both parents. This arrangement requires parents to share the rights and responsibilities of child rearing, regardless of their compatibility with each other. There are several advantages to shared parenting. A child of joint custody has two parents who are emotionally involved. Regular contact with both parents is maintained. The child receives a clear message that he or she is loved and wanted by both parents. Joint custody provides the advantage of shared childcare and can serve as a way to get relief from many of the problems associated with single parenthood. With more balanced shared physical custody, joint custodians are provided with an important buffer against the "burnout" many single parents experience due to the intense demands of solo parenting. In determining the type of custody of a child, parents must take into account the child's age and personality. Anxious and insecure children may be troubled by the transitions back and forth between homes. In such cases, one parent should initially have primary responsibility for the physical care of the child, while the other parent should see the child frequently and continually. A nursing baby needs one physical home, however, access by the father can be daily at this time. Overnights with the father are also possible for nursing babies provided breast milk can be pumped in advance (or if formula is used). In my opinion, young children, including babies, should not go for longer than three days without seeing the other parent.
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