Monoparental refers to families that consist of only one parent raising one or more children without the presence or involvement of the other parent.
Think of a single superhero who takes on all the responsibilities and challenges alone, without a sidekick. Similarly, in a monoparental family, one parent assumes all the roles and responsibilities of parenting without a partner.
Single Parent: A single parent is an individual who raises their child(ren) alone due to various circumstances such as divorce, separation, or choice.
Custody: Custody refers to legal rights and responsibilities for raising a child after divorce or separation when parents live separately.
Support System: A support system includes friends, family members, or community resources that provide assistance and emotional support to single parents.
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