Question 12
Who is primarily responsible for raising children in Germany?
German original: Wer ist in Deutschland hauptsächlich verantwortlich für die Kindererziehung?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- the State
- the parents — Correct answer
- the relatives
- the schools
Explanation
In Germany, parents are primarily responsible for raising and educating their children. This is established in Article 6 of the Basic Law (GG), which guarantees parental rights. Schools, the state, and other institutions provide support, but the main responsibility lies with the parents.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- answer / response — An answer is a reaction to a question or statement that provides the requested information. It can be spoken or written.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- child — A child is a person from birth until the beginning of adulthood. In legal terms in Germany, a person is considered a child as long as they are under 18 years of age.
- Children — Children are people in the stage of life from birth to adolescence. In a legal sense, children are persons under the age of 14.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- upbringing / education — Upbringing refers to the deliberate guidance and support given to children and young people so they grow into responsible and independent individuals. Parents, schools, and other institutions are all involved in this process.
- mainly / primarily — Used to indicate that something is the most important or most frequent aspect of a situation.