Who is mainly responsible for bringing up children in Germany?
Einbürgerungstest, question 249 German original
Wer ist in Deutschland hauptsächlich verantwortlich für die Kindererziehung?
- der Staat the state
- die Eltern the parents
- die Verwandten the relatives
- die Schulen the schools
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Correct answer: die Eltern the parents
Why?
Article 6 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) makes bringing up children first and foremost the right and duty of the parents. Schools also play a part in education, but the main responsibility lies with the parents.
Key term: Kindererziehung = bringing up children