This document discusses the benefits of shared parenting for children, parents, and the community. It outlines that shared parenting allows both parents to remain actively involved in raising their children. Benefits include children having balanced male and female role models and continued relationships with both parents and grandparents. Shared parenting is also described as a win-win situation for parents by sharing burdens and joys. Research suggests shared parenting reduces conflict between parents and leads to better parent-child relationships and higher self-esteem in children.