As children grow older, from infants and toddlers to school age, parenting schedules must evolve to recognize this change in circumstances. Children of 8 or 9 years of age can adapt to alternating physical custody between parents. Between the ages of 6 to 9 is a critical period for children's moral development and preparation for academic achievement. The unique and overlapping contributions of each parent become more important. Parents monitor curfews, limits to dating, drinking, partying, sexual activity, drugs, etc.
Research clearly shows that father involvement at school benefits children.
Furthermore, there is a full day to be enjoyed on Sunday, without the dampening effect of returning the child that day. To implement an extended weekend schedule, parents only need to keep basic needs, such as pyjamas and underwear in each home. Children do not feel that regular contact with each parent is disruptive. They do not want long periods between seeing each parent. It should instead be for overnight.