Parallel Parenting vs Co-parenting My understanding is that Parallel Parenting is a form of co-parenting but co-parenting is more than just parallel parenting. For example, coparenting could mean just joint custody and sharing both legal and physical responsibility for minor children – whether 50/50 or in any other ratio – after a divorce has occurred, and … Continue reading "Q&A: What is the Difference Between Parallel Parenting and Co-parenting?"