Parenting

Extracurricular Activities in a Parenting Plan

Learn key considerations and strategies for making decisions about extracurricular activities, ensuring both parents remain actively involved and supportive.

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Module Notes

Extracurricular activities play a substantial role in many children's development, providing opportunities for learning, socialization, and personal growth.

If you have joint decision-making (joint legal custody), major decisions regarding extracurricular activities will likely be made together by both parents. This includes determining whether the children shall participate or continue to participate in specific programs, such as:

Sports Programs
Music or Other Lessons
Additional Activities like clubs or enrichment classes

Key Considerations

The cost of the activity and any required equipment
Any out-of-town travel associated with the activity
Continuing pre-divorce activities v. starting new ones
Consider both parent’s parenting time and if activities occur on both parent’s time
Requires ongoing cooperation and flexibility

Both parents are encouraged to attend, participate in, and be responsible for their children's activities, fostering a supportive environment.

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I would like our child to participate in an activity that only occurs on my parenting time – do I need my co-parent’s agreement?

If one parent wants the children to participate in a specific religious activity and the other does not, how can this be resolved?

How do we handle situations where one parent wants to discontinue an activity that the other parent and/or child enjoy and find beneficial?

How can we handle transportation logistics if one parent lives significantly farther away from the child’s school or extracurricular activities?

What if we disagree on an extracurricular expense for the children?

What are some best practices for keeping each other informed about schedules, costs, and commitments related to our children's extracurricular activities?

If our child's extracurricular activities require frequent travel or overnight stays, how should we coordinate these plans to ensure both parents are comfortable and involved?

What should we do if one parent repeatedly fails to support or attend the child's extracurricular activities, causing the child to feel disappointed or unsupported?

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Key Considerations

Introduction of New Significant Others

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