Catalogue question 249 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
In Germany, who is mainly responsible for raising children?
- the state
- the parents Correct
- relatives
- the schools
Why — for every option
- A — The state exercises a supervisory function (the guardianship role) but is not the main party responsible for day-to-day upbringing.
- B — Correct: under Art. 6(2) of the Basic Law, the upbringing of children is primarily the responsibility of the parents.
- C — Other relatives can provide support but do not carry the primary legal responsibility.
- D — Schools are responsible for education and contribute to upbringing, but the main responsibility lies with the parents.
Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de
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