Question 251
Wenn man in Deutschland ein Kind schlägt, …If you hit a child in Germany, ...
Options
- geht das niemanden etwas an.it is nobody's business.
- geht das nur die Familie etwas an.it is only the family's business.
- kann man dafür nicht bestraft werden.you cannot be punished for it.
- kann man dafür bestraft werden.you can be punished for it.
Explanation
German law forbids the use of violence against children; §1631 BGB grants every child a right to non-violent upbringing. Striking a child is therefore an act of bodily harm under the Criminal Code and can lead to fines or imprisonment. Youth welfare offices and courts can also intervene to protect the child.
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