Positive Co-Parenting

The concept of co- parenting derived as a result of divorced or separated parents opting to continue sharing equal custody and care of their children in separate homes and apart from a romantic relationship. However, over time the definition has evolved to encompass the sharing of custody amongst parents, which could consist of grandparents, extended family, ext. Be that as it may for the purposes of the research the focus is on the concepts of positive co-parenting relationships in an effort to detour juvenile delinquency. Parenting has been researched in many different facets. However, co-parenting in combination with juvenile delinquency is an area that requires further research. Positive co-parenting is linked to suppressing rates of
Even though children, who grow up with both parents in the same home have a higher success rate of combating delinquent behaviors. Co- parenting often occurs as a result of divorce, teen pregnancy, domestic violence and unprotected sexual relationships. "A father's involvement in parenting has been shown to have a positive influence on children"(Flouri & Buchanan 2001, 2004; Zick et al. 2001; Hofferth 2003; Stewart 2003, p.282). Co-Parenting offers children who might otherwise grow up in single-mother households the opportunity to have the parental influence of both parents. As the researcher, (Regoli et al., 2006) explains the term juvenile delinquents pertains to ‘adolescents engaging in anti-social behaviors that violate the social standards of society'. (p.469), therefore healthy co-parenting can be significantly effective in detouring delinquent behavior in children. Additionally,(Mulvey et al. 1997) points out, "that preventative efforts should focus on offering parents healthy family conduct procedures"(p.470). ( Mulvey et al. 1997) Also, affirms that "siblings of children with behavioral conditions, who's parents engaged in intervention programs were unlikely to model the delinquent behaviors of their siblings"(p.470). Therefore Co- parenting may provide benefits that extend beyond the child that is exhibiting the delinquent behaviors,
There are parenting programs in Tupelo. I could confer with the counseling staff at the Family Resource Center, in Tupelo Ms, who have headed up programs to select viable parent and child candidates for consideration for my research. Furthermore, the Family Resource Center offers links to classes offered at the facility, community, and a contact number. I could use the contact number to try and set up an appointment with a licensed practicing family counselor to conduct an