#Co_parenting

A growing number of families in Thailand are exploring birdnesting — a co-parenting arrangement where children stay in the family home while parents rotate living there. Experts say this model can reduce disruption for children during separation, offering a stable environment in a time of change.

In Thai communities, preserving routines, schools, and social networks matters deeply. Birdnesting aligns with family-centered values by keeping children in familiar spaces, neighborhoods, and support systems even after parents part ways. As urban life in Bangkok evolves, practical custody arrangements like this gain traction among parents seeking to shield children from conflict.

As divorce rates in Thailand and across the globe continue to rise, families are searching for innovative ways to support children through parental separation. One approach gaining international attention, and now prompting discussion among Thai experts, is “birdnesting”—an arrangement where children remain in the family home while separated parents alternate living there. According to a recent report by ABC News Australia, this “modern collaborative” form of co-parenting is increasingly being considered by parents hoping to minimize disruption in their children’s lives during emotionally turbulent times (abc.net.au).