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Where parents work it out

Can we work it out

The questions below highlight the main issues separated couples have when trying to share parenting. Try and answer as honestly as possible as this will help you to identify particular difficulties where you might need some extra help.

The Quiz

1. Can you talk and negotiate 'fairly well' about the children without always ending up arguing?
2. Can you put issues you had as a couple aside and respect your ex as a parent?
3. Can you agree to try and compromise when you have a disagreement about your children?
4. Can you let go - and accept you can't control everything?
5. Can you accept that you won't know everything that goes on when children are with your ex?
6. Can you respect differences - each others different rules/decisions?
7. Do you have same or similar ideas and values when it comes to how children are brought up?
8. Can you pick your battles - tell the difference between important differences and small ones?
9. Can you see what qualities your ex has as a parent?
10. Can you put your own needs and wants aside and accept the inconvenience and extra energy needed to make the logistics of shared parenting work?
11. When you were together were you involved in the day to day tasks of looking after your child?
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