For the greatest good of my child, ______________________, I hereby agree that:

1. I will not speak negatively about my child’s other parent to my child.
2. I will not say to my child "that (insert negative behavior or characteristic) is just like your father/mother".
3. I agree to not put my child in the middle of issues with their other parent (esp. child support).
4. I agree to not use my child as a pawn to get back at their other parent.
5. I agree that if my child’s parent has a new relationship that I will not speak negatively of this other person to my child.
6. I will not expect my child to support my emotional health.
7. I will periodically ask my child how they are doing.
8. I will do my best to fully support my child during this process.
9. I will allow my child to be a child during this time.
10. I will seek outside professional counseling if I need to speak with someone about this situation or if I am having difficulty maintaining this agreement.
11. I agree that if I do not uphold the above promises that I personally am not acting in the best interest of my child’s physical and emotional health.
12. I will speak with my child’s coach/counselor once a month to gain further insight.

By agreeing to the Parent’s Promise I am accepting responsibility as a parent to provide the best environment possible during this transition for my child. In upholding these promises, I am also acknowledging to my child that they have no fault in this decision that was made by their parents. I am fully committed to the best interest of my child’s emotional and physical health during this time and to their future growth and development.

Honestly and with much love, I commit to this for my child. (Signed, ________________)