Question 242
Wer entscheidet, ob ein Kind in Deutschland in den Kindergarten geht?Who decides whether a child in Germany attends kindergarten?
Options
- der Staatthe state
- die Bundesländerthe federal states
- die Eltern/die Erziehungsberechtigtenthe parents/legal guardians
- die Schulenthe schools
Explanation
Attendance at kindergarten is voluntary in Germany, so the decision rests with the legal guardians. Article 6 of the Basic Law guarantees parents the primary right to care for and raise their children, which includes choosing early-childhood education. Federal or state authorities only provide the framework and funding.