Language: English
Question 248 · Federal question
The upbringing of children in Germany is primarily the responsibility of...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Die Erziehung der Kinder ist in Deutschland vor allem Aufgabe …
- A des Staates.
- B der Eltern. ✓ Correct answer
- C der Großeltern.
- D der Schulen.
Translation
The upbringing of children in Germany is primarily the responsibility of...
- A the state.
- B the parents. ✓ Correct answer
- C the grandparents.
- D the schools.
Explanation
Article 6 of the Basic Law makes the care and upbringing of children the natural right and primary duty of the parents. The state only supervises and steps in when a child's welfare is at risk.
Tips
- Article 6 of the Grundgesetz names the parents, not the state or schools, as primarily responsible.
- Grandparents and schools can support, but the law puts the main duty on the parents.
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