Question 16
When parents have problems raising their children, they can receive help in Germany from the …
German original: Bei Erziehungsproblemen können Eltern in Deutschland Hilfe erhalten vom …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Public order office.
- School Board.
- Youth Welfare Office. — Correct answer
- Health Department.
Explanation
The youth welfare office (Jugendamt) is the responsible authority in Germany for helping parents with child-rearing problems. It offers advice and support, and in extreme cases it can withdraw parental custody or take a child into its care.
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.
- can / to be able to — Expresses that someone has the ability or possibility to do something. It is a modal verb used together with another verb.
- 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.
- parents — Parents are the mother and father of a child. They are responsible for raising and caring for their children.
- elderly / old (people) — 'Alten' is the plural or declined form of the German adjective 'alt' (old). It is used to refer to elderly people or as an adjective modifying a noun, e.g. 'die alten Menschen' (the old people).
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- to receive / to preserve — 'Erhalten' can mean to receive or get something, or alternatively, to maintain and keep something in its current state.
- 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.