single fathers
Lone male parents
Single fathers are men raising children without a partner, whether through divorce, separation, death of a spouse, or choice.
The term parallels single mothers but carries distinct cultural weight—single fathers often receive praise for roles that single mothers are simply expected to fulfill.
He's been a single father since his wife passed away.
- dadMale parent, informal
- childcareSupervision of young ones
- school pickupCollecting students after classes
- custodyProtective care or control
- full custodyExclusive parental rights
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