Ein-Eltern-Familie
Definition
Ein-Eltern-Familie refers to a family structure where there is only one parent responsible for raising children. This can occur due to various circumstances such as divorce, death, or choice.
Analogy
Think of an Ein-Eltern-Familie like a single-player video game. In this game, there's only one player controlling all the actions without any assistance from another player. Similarly, in an Ein-Eltern-Familie, there's only one parent taking care of all the responsibilities without a partner.
Related terms
Patchworkfamilie: A family structure where two separate families merge into one through marriage or partnership.
Alleinerziehende(r): The German term for a single parent.
Co-Parenting: A parenting arrangement where both parents share the responsibilities of raising their children despite not being in a romantic relationship.
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