Being a single parent means that one parent is taking care of their child or children alone, without help from another parent or a partner. This can happen for different reasons. Sometimes a parent gets divorced or separated from their partner, and they have to take care of the kids alone. Other times, a parent might have a child on their own without a partner. It can be hard for a single parent to do everything by themselves, like taking care of the child, working, and keeping the house clean. But they do their best to make sure their child feels loved and safe, and they find ways to manage all the responsibilities on their own.