Alleinerziehende Mütter
Definition
Mothers who raise their children alone, without the presence or support of a partner.
Analogy
Imagine being the captain of a ship, responsible for navigating and steering it all on your own. Just like alleinerziehende Mütter, you have to take charge and make important decisions for your family without someone else to share the load.
Related terms
Patchworkfamilie: A family structure where one or both parents have children from previous relationships.
Kindergeld: Financial support provided by the government to help with the costs of raising children.
Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf: The balance between family life and work, especially for single parents who need to juggle both responsibilities.
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