In some countries “single mother ” is used to refer to never - married mothers, while in other lands“ lone mother ” is a term that encompasses a whole range of mothers who are bringing up children without a male partner in their household.
Sõna „vallasema ” kasutatakse tavaliselt emade kohta, kes pole kunagi abielus olnud,„ üksikema ” aga nende naiste kohta, kes kasvatavad last ilma meespartnerita.