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Parents who divorce or separate generally have to learn to cooperate with each other. They typically share not just time spent with their children but also responsibility for them. That responsibility may include the need to make certain parenting decisions.
Adults choose what doctor sees a child and what treatment they receive. They decide when and where to enroll children in school. Those choices can have a major influence on a child’s quality of life and their future opportunities. Many teenagers and even middle school students want to participate in organized sports. They may join a school team or a local league.
Generally, parents need to give their consent for their children to participate in athletic activities. What if co-parents don’t agree about a child’s participation in sports?
Parents usually have to agree
Sharing decision-making authority puts a bit of pressure on co-parents. They have an obligation to work with each other to reach agreements about how they raise their children. When they don’t agree, they may need to sit down and negotiate with each other. A review of their current custody arrangements may be necessary. In some scenarios, they may need to take the issue back to court if they cannot reach an amicable solution.
