solo parenting; childrearing by only one parent
Refers to a situation where one parent handles all childcare duties alone, often due to the other parent's long work hours or absence. The term ワンオペ comes from 'one operation', likening parenting to a one-person job.
See also: ワンオペ
My husband comes home late, so I'm struggling with solo parenting every day.
To reduce the burden of solo parenting, I'm using local support services.