Question 251 · Federal question
If you hit a child in Germany, ...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wenn man in Deutschland ein Kind schlägt, …
- A geht das niemanden etwas an.
- B geht das nur die Familie etwas an.
- C kann man dafür nicht bestraft werden.
- D kann man dafür bestraft werden. ✓ Correct answer
Translation
If you hit a child in Germany, ...
- A that is nobody's business.
- B that concerns only the family.
- C you cannot be punished for it.
- D you can be punished for it. ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In Germany, children have a legal right to a non-violent upbringing. Corporal punishment by parents or others is prohibited by law (§1631(2) BGB), and causing bodily harm is punishable under the criminal code. Therefore, hitting a child can lead to legal consequences.
Tips
- Look for references to child protection laws and the right to physical integrity. Statements that private family matters are beyond the law are usually incorrect. Eliminate options that suggest immunity from punishment or that it’s a purely private issue. When in doubt, choose the option aligning with constitutional rights and child welfare protections.
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