Question 267 · Federal question
A young woman in Germany, 22 years old, lives with her boyfriend. The woman's parents do…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Eine junge Frau in Deutschland, 22 Jahre alt, lebt mit ihrem Freund zusammen. Die Eltern der Frau finden das nicht gut, weil ihnen der Freund nicht gefällt. Was können die Eltern tun?
- A Sie müssen die Entscheidung der volljährigen Tochter respektieren. ✓ Correct answer
- B Sie haben das Recht, die Tochter in die elterliche Wohnung zurückzuholen.
- C Sie können zur Polizei gehen und die Tochter anzeigen.
- D Sie suchen einen anderen Mann für die Tochter.
Translation
A young woman in Germany, 22 years old, lives with her boyfriend. The woman's parents do not approve because they do not like the boyfriend. What can the parents do?
- A They must respect the decision of their adult daughter. ✓ Correct answer
- B They have the right to bring the daughter back to the parental home.
- C They can go to the police and report the daughter.
- D They look for another man for the daughter.
Explanation
At 22 she is an adult (volljährig). Adults in Germany have the right to decide where and with whom they live and whom they have a relationship with. Parental custody ends at 18 and parents cannot compel an adult child to return home or involve the police when no crime exists.
Tips
- Watch for keywords like "volljährig" (18+). dult children have self-determination over residence and relationships; parental authority no longer applies. Eliminate choices that suggest coercion, police involvement without a crime, or parental power to control an adult’s private life. Ground your reasoning in basic rights (personal freedom, private life) and the end of parental custody at adulthood.
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