Language: English
Question 249 · Federal question
Who is primarily responsible for child-rearing in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wer ist in Deutschland hauptsächlich verantwortlich für die Kindererziehung?
- A der Staat
- B die Eltern ✓ Correct answer
- C die Verwandten
- D die Schulen
Translation
Who is primarily responsible for child-rearing in Germany?
- A the state
- B the parents ✓ Correct answer
- C the relatives
- D the schools
Explanation
Under Article 6 of the Basic Law, parents carry the primary duty of raising their children, while the state only intervenes if the child's wellbeing is endangered.
Tips
- The same Article 6 answer applies whenever a question asks who is primarily responsible for raising children.
- Relatives and schools play a supporting role, the law names the parents as primary.
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