I’ve talked to several divorced friends who have it in their parenting plan. For me, I want to spend as much time as possible with my kids. This 50/50 share breaks my heart. S is 5 and D is 2. If there’s a day or night he has them but has plans and needs a babysitter, I would rather have the option to spend time with them if I’m available.

Do you think that’s unnecessary? I realize it could cause angst in that I’d then wonder “Where is he going” or “What is he doing?”