Navigating Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist in a High Conflict Custody Battle

Parallel parenting with a narcissist in a high conflict custody battle may be an option in your case. While it can be beneficial, parallel parenting should be used as a last resort. There are benefits to parallel parenting, but there are also risks, and it is important to understand the benefits and risks associated with this type of parenting arrangement.

The first benefit of parallel parenting with a narcissist is that it can help to reduce the amount of conflict between the two parents. By having two separate households, each parent can have their own rules and expectations, which can help to reduce the amount of conflict between them. Additionally, it can help to reduce the amount of stress and anxiety that the children may experience due to the high conflict between the parents by limiting the contact between the two parents.

The second benefit of parallel parenting with a narcissist is that it can help to protect the children from the negative effects of the narcissist’s behavior. By having two separate households and household rules, the children can be shielded from the narcissist’s manipulative and controlling behavior during the time with the peaceful parent. This also can help to reduce the amount of emotional and psychological damage that the children may experience due to the narcissist’s behavior.

The third benefit of parallel parenting with a narcissist is that it can help to create a more stable environment for the children. By having two separate households, the children can have a more consistent and predictable routine, which can help to reduce the amount of stress and anxiety that they may experience due to the high conflict between the parents.

However, there are also risks associated with parallel parenting with a narcissist. One of the main risks is that the narcissist may use the arrangement to manipulate and control the other parent. This can be done because with parallel parenting, the narcissistic parent will have their own rules and own parenting style. The peaceful coparent may be completely eliminated from the parenting equation in this regard. This can actually lead to further conflict and stress for the children.

Also, the narcissist may use the arrangement to try to gain more access to the children, which can lead to further emotional and psychological damage for the children. They are setup to do this because with parallel parenting, they are given the ability to have their own rules and standards within their household.

Overall, parallel parenting with a narcissist in a high conflict custody battle certainly has its benefits, but they don’t come without risk. Before immediately jumping into a parallel parenting setup, it is important to understand the benefits and risks associated it.

Parallel parenting should only be used as a very last resort once all forms of coparenting have been attempted.

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